Malo Henaff
Canada
Malo Henaff is a Canadian poker player and data analyst who gained international attention with a deep run in the 2024 WSOP Main Event, finishing 9th for $1,000,000. He combines a professional career in data analytics with consistent tournament cashes, including multiple final tables at EPT Paris.
Professional Background
Malo Henaff works as a Data Analyst IT at Ubisoft Montréal since October 2024. His career in data analytics includes roles at Vention, Daveo (for Decathlon United), Bombardier, BIXI Montréal, and internships at Edipresse Media Asia and BourseSportive.com. This background in data science and business intelligence reflects a methodical approach that complements his poker game.
Poker Career
Henaff has amassed over $1 million in live tournament earnings, with 13 recorded cashes. His breakout performance came at the 2024 World Series of Poker, where he finished 9th in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event for $1,000,000. He also cashed in the 2023 EPT Paris €5,300 No-Limit Hold'em event (16th, $53,019) and the 2024 EPT Paris €1,650 Mystery Bounty (20th, $7,247). More recently, he added cashes at the 2025 and 2026 WSOP, including a $5,270 payday in the $2,500 Freezeout, and multiple scores at the 2026 EPT Paris.
Playing Style
Henaff is known for an aggressive, pressure-oriented style that forces opponents into difficult decisions. He adapts his strategy based on table dynamics, exploiting weaknesses with calculated risks. His analytical mindset, honed through data work, likely contributes to his disciplined approach and ability to adjust strategies in real time.
Notable Results
- 2024 WSOP Main Event: 9th place, $1,000,000
- 2023 EPT Paris: 16th place in €5,300 NLH, $53,019
- 2024 EPT Paris: 20th in €1,650 Mystery Bounty, $7,247
- 2025 WSOP: 117th in $2,500 Freezeout, $5,270
- 2026 WSOP: 131st in $2,500 NLH, $5,538
- 2026 EPT Paris: Multiple cashes including €1,650 Mystery Bounty (14th, $9,641) and €1,100 NLH events
Comments (0)
Sign in to join the discussion
Related
Mystery Bounty
Mystery Bounty
In practice, this randomness adds strategic depth and an element of luck, as players must weigh whether to risk attacki…
GlossaryTable Dynamics
Table Dynamics
In practice, keenly perceiving table dynamics helps players adjust their strategies—for example, frequently stealing bl…
GlossaryAKo
AKo
AKo Ace-King offsuit is a premium starting hand in Texas Hold'em, commonly known as 'Big Slick,' consisting of an Ace a…
GlossaryEV
EV
EV Expected Value quantifies the average profit or loss of a decision over the long run, considering all possible outco…
GlossaryTT
TT
TT is the standard shorthand for a pair of tens Ten-Ten as a hole card combination in poker.
GlossaryExploit
Exploit
Its core is using the opponent's fixed patterns (e.g., over-folding, calling too loosely, or predictable bet sizing) to…
GlossaryNit
Nit
In practice, this type of player avoids risk by strictly filtering hands, but is easily exploited by aggressive players…
GlossaryMP
MP
MP Middle Position is the seat area in Texas Hold'em that comes after UTG and before the Cutoff CO, typically including…