Freddy Essahli

Freddy Essahli (commonly known as "Freddy") is an American poker player from Chicago. He first appeared on high-stakes cash game streams in early 2022 and has since built a reputation as a fearless, aggressive player willing to embrace high variance.

Freddy has made seven appearances on Hustler Casino Live, with his first on January 17, 2022 (Episode 110). His results include:

• Episode 110 (Jan 17, 2022): +$22,430
• Episode 127 (Feb 9, 2022): -$15,630
• Episode 153 (Mar 17, 2022): +$32,600
• Episode 336 (Dec 13, 2022): +$18,450
• Episode 456 (Jun 6, 2023): +$26,525
• Episode 830 (Dec 9, 2024): +$15,200
• Episode 831 (Dec 10, 2024): +$12,725 Overall, he has netted +$112,300 from Hustler Casino Live.

Freddy has played three times at Poker at the Lodge:

• Episode 253 (Feb 17, 2023): -$20,451
• Episode 383 (Nov 3, 2023): +$129,525
• Episode 402 (Dec 22, 2023): -$197,275 His net profit across these sessions is -$88,201, marked by extreme swings.

Freddy has two cashes at Champions Poker Live:

• Filler 1 (May 12, 2023): -$16,000
• Episode 66 (Dec 1, 2023): +$74,600 Net profit: +$58,600

Freddy employs an aggressive, high-risk style that can yield massive wins or heavy losses. He is comfortable playing deep-stacked No-Limit Hold’em and applies constant pressure, often putting opponents to tough decisions. His willingness to embrace volatility has made him a fan favorite on live streams.

Though Freddy remains somewhat mysterious (his full name and background are not widely publicized), he has carved out a niche as a fearless cash game specialist. His results demonstrate the roller-coaster nature of high-stakes poker, and he continues to compete in top live-streamed games.