Reda Benhaddou
France
Reda Benhaddou is a French professional poker player who transitioned from online poker to live tournaments, consistently cashing in events such as the WSOP Circuit and EPT. His career highlights include a runner-up finish in the Dreamstack 500€ NLH in 2017 and multiple deep runs in major European tournaments.
Early Career
Reda Benhaddou began his poker journey online before moving to live tournaments. Details of his early online career are not publicly documented, but his success in live events since 2016 suggests a solid foundation in the game.
Major Live Results
Benhaddou's first recorded live cash came in February 2016 at EPT Dublin, where he finished 28th in the UKIPT Main Event (€4,210) and 25th in the UKIPT HighRoller (€5,890). In 2017, he achieved his best live result: 2nd place in the Dreamstack 500€ NLH tournament (€29,000) out of 457 players. That same year, he also cashed in the WSOP Circuit Marrakech Deepstack (19th, 18,000 MAD) and Le Very Deep 300€ event (30th, €950).
In 2018, Benhaddou reached the final table of the BPT Masters 1000€, finishing 4th (€6,880), and placed 17th in the Ultra Deep CCM Main Event (€1,050). His most recent recorded cash is from January 2024, when he placed 37th in the WSOP Circuit Es Saadi Marrakech 8-Handed event (€600).
WSOP Circuit Performance
Benhaddou has cashed twice in WSOP Circuit events: in 2017 at Marrakech (19th) and in 2024 at Es Saadi (37th). He has not won any WSOP bracelets, rings, or reached final tables in WSOP events.
Playing Style
No detailed analysis of Benhaddou's playing style is available in public sources. Based on his tournament results, he appears to be a solid, disciplined player capable of deep runs in large fields, particularly in medium-buy-in events.
Legacy
While not a household name, Reda Benhaddou represents a steady, professional approach to tournament poker. His consistent cashes over eight years, including a notable runner-up finish, demonstrate his ability to compete at a high level across Europe and North Africa.
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