Ibraim Ibraimovic

Ibraim Ibraimovic, often referred to as Ibra, is a poker player based in Brooklyn, New York. He has been a regular on the East Coast tournament circuit, particularly at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. Ibraimovic claims to be related to the world-renowned soccer striker Zlatan Ibrahimović, a fact he has mentioned during tournaments.

Ibraimovic has participated in multiple Borgata Spring, Summer, and Winter Poker Open events, recording several deep runs and chip-leading moments.

2011 Borgata Spring Poker Open

In Event 13 ($200+$30 DS Semi Turbo NL), Ibraimovic built a stack of ~150,000 chips, sharing a table with other notable players like Ben Geller and TJ Jaimangal. He was recovering from shoulder surgery at the time.

2012 Borgata Spring Poker Open

During Event 21 ($200+$30 Big Stack NL), Ibraimovic took the chip lead after flopping middle set (pocket sixes) on a 7-6-4 board and fading a flush draw. He climbed to ~180,000 chips.

2013 Tournaments

• Borgata Winter Poker Open 2013, Event 19 ($350+$50 Deep Stack): Ibraimovic was among the chip leaders with 300,000 chips, hitting three aces, a straight, and a big hand with cowboys.
• Borgata Summer Poker Open 2013, Event 5 ($350+$50 Big Stack): He lost a pot when his king-high flush was beaten by a full house, but was able to re-enter.

2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open

In Event 1 ($1 Million Guarantee), Ibraimovic cashed but was eliminated on Day 2. He moved all-in with a pair and an ace-high flush draw against Mitchell Mantin’s pocket queens, which held up. This marked one of his notable late-stage eliminations in a major event.

Ibraimovic is described as an aggressive player who is not afraid to raise and shove with strong draws or made hands. He often builds big stacks by hitting sets and straights, and he is known for his willingness to re-enter tournaments after a loss. His style has led to multiple chip-leading positions in mid-stakes events.

According to available records, Ibraimovic’s live tournament earnings total approximately $145,999. While he has not yet captured a major title, his consistent performances in Borgata series events have made him a familiar face in the Atlantic City poker scene. His lighthearted claim of kinship with Zlatan Ibrahimović adds a memorable personal touch.