Poker player

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.

Career earnings: $ 19,21011 views

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

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