Rami Koren
Israel
Rami Koren is an Israeli poker player with total live tournament earnings exceeding $19,000, highlighted by a $15,000 cash in the 2024 WSOP Main Event. Beyond live tournaments, he has represented Israel in match poker competitions. A former bowling team member, Koren discovered poker ten years ago and has since balanced his career with tournament play.
Personal Background
Rami Koren, born in 1964 (age 55 as of 2019), resides in Holon, Israel. He has been playing Texas Hold'em for ten years after studying at the Israeli Poker Academy. Before poker, Koren was part of the Israeli national bowling team, an experience that fostered his competitive spirit.
Live Tournament Results
Koren has recorded two documented live tournament cashes, totaling $19,160. His most significant result came in July 2024 at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #81: $10,000 MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold'em World Championship, where he finished 1,306th for $15,000. This achievement earned him the WSOP Main Event Casher badge.
In October 2025, he added a second cash at the WSOP Circuit International event at King's Resort in the Czech Republic, finishing 58th in the €1,500 NLH WSOP Circuit Main Event for €3,600 ($4,160).
Match Poker Representation
A member of the Israeli Poker Union, Koren represented Israel at the International Federation of Match Poker (IFMP). In 2019, he was announced as part of the Israeli team for the upcoming Asian Match Poker Championship in Taiwan. His enthusiasm for representing his country in match poker echoes his earlier days as a national bowler.
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