Poker player

Itay Kimhi

Israel

Itay Kimhi is an Israeli recreational poker player and industrial engineering student who has recorded modest live tournament results, including a cash in the WSOP Circuit Amsterdam Main Event and a top-10 finish in a WPT DeepStacks PLO event. With total live earnings of $42,521, he participates in European tournaments while balancing his academic pursuits.

Career earnings: $ 64,1683 views

Overview

Itay Kimhi

Itay Kimhi is an Israeli poker player and industrial engineering student at Ruppin Academic Center, specializing in Big Data. While his primary focus appears to be on his studies—having been named to the Dean’s List in 2020 and 2021—he has also participated in live poker tournaments primarily in Europe, with modest results. his total live earnings amount to $42,521, with a best cash of $20,605.

Tournament Results

Kimhi’s recorded live results include:

  • 2025 WSOP Circuit Amsterdam: Finished 134th in the €1,100 Main Event (Event #05), earning €2,447 (approximately $2,650).
  • 2022 WPT DeepStacks Amsterdam: Placed 10th in the €560 Pot-Limit Omaha event (Event #5), winning €1,590 (approximately $1,700).

These results indicate occasional participation in medium-stakes tournaments in the Netherlands.

Playing Style and Approach

Public information does not detail Kimhi’s playing style. However, based on his tournament selection (mix of NLH and PLO) and his background in engineering and data analysis, it is plausible he employs a logical, mathematically grounded approach. He is not a professional player but rather an amateur who enjoys the game alongside his academic and career development.

Academic and Professional Background

Kimhi is an industrial engineering and management student at Ruppin Academic Center in Israel, with a specialization in Big Data. He has been recognized on the Dean’s List and demonstrates interests in data science, machine learning, and sustainability projects. His LinkedIn profile emphasizes responsibility, diligence, and a passion for technology and management, with no mention of poker as a career.

Recognition and Ranking

Kimhi ranks 428th on the Israel All Time Money List and 65,014th globally. He is not a high-profile figure in the poker world, but his appearances in WSOP Circuit and WPT events show engagement with the live tournament scene.

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