Selahaddin Bedir

Selahaddin Bedir is a professional poker player from Turkey. He began his poker journey playing online before transitioning to live tournaments. His first recorded live cash came in 2021, and he quickly made a name for himself on the international circuit. Bedir is now recognized as one of Turkey's most accomplished players, with total live earnings exceeding $6.6 million according to multiple sources.

Bedir's breakout performance came in August 2021 at the Super High Roller Bowl Europe, where he won the $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em event (Event #4) for $832,000. This marked his first major title and put him on the map. Later that same series, he finished 2nd in a $25,000 NLH event for $364,500 and 4th in the $100,000 NLH event for $385,000.

In 2023, Bedir placed 3rd in the Triton Super High Roller Series Cyprus $25,000 GG Super Million$ Live for $620,000, and finished 2nd in the EPT Cyprus $10,300 NLH Main Event for $492,400. At the 2024 Wynn Summer Classic, he came 4th in the $10,400 No-Limit Hold'em event for $832,749, one of his largest scores.

Bedir regularly competes in high-roller and super high roller events. In 2021, he had a remarkable run at the Bellagio High Roller series, winning Event #12 for $287,500 and placing 3rd in Event #13 for $189,000. At the 2025 Onyx High Roller Weekend, he came 2nd for $220,000. In 2026, he cashed in multiple Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro events: 22nd in the $50,000 NLH Eight Max ($77,000), 12th in the $30,000 NLH Turbo ($48,000), and 19th in the $25,000 NLH ($46,000). He also finished 2nd in the 2026 Merit Poker Classic $5,400 event for $170,000.

At the World Series of Poker, Bedir has 14 cashes totaling over $160,000. His best WSOP result so far is a 20th-place finish in the 2024 $25,000 High Roller 8-Handed event for $62,737. He also cashed in the 2024 Main Event (1081st for $17,500) and several other events. In European Poker Tour events, he made the money in the 2024 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event (22nd for €30,500) and the 2023 EPT Barcelona Main Event (293rd for €8,850). He also cashed in the 2024 EAPT Merit Poker Main Event (36th for $24,300) and the 2023 WPT Prime Championship (354th for $2,980).

In 2025 and 2026, Bedir has continued to show strong results. He has been a consistent presence in the Triton series and other high-roller circuits. His total earnings have steadily increased, and he currently ranks in the top 1000 of the Player of the Year standings. With over 70 live cashes and a career that is still ascending, Bedir remains a force in the high-stakes poker world.

Bedir is known for his aggressive, pressure-based style at the tables. He frequently employs three-bets and four-bets, using position and stack sizes to force opponents into difficult decisions. His ability to adapt and read opponents has earned him respect among peers. In the poker community, he is sometimes referred to as the "Turkish Beast" for his relentless approach. Off the felt, Bedir is a known football enthusiast and often shares his passion on social media.

In 2022, Bedir cashed in five WSOP events, accumulating $26,497. His best finish was 48th in Event #81: $5,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed for $12,703. He also placed 92nd in Event #33: $3,000 6-Handed for $6,663, and 366th in Event #57: $600 Deepstack for $1,404. Other cashes include 431st in Event #11: $600 Deepstack ($1,390) and 1265th in Event #5: $500 The Housewarming ($1,337). These results contributed to his growing experience at the WSOP.

Beyond his well-known victories, Bedir has a string of high roller cashes tracked by the PokerGO Tour. At the 2021 Bellagio High Roller series, he won Event #12 ($25,000 NLH) for $287,500 (173 PGT points) and placed 3rd in Event #13 for $189,000 (113 points). In the same series, he also finished 2nd in a $25,000 NLH event for $364,500 (219 points) and 4th in the $100,000 NLH for $385,000 (116 points) during the Super High Roller Bowl Europe. More recently, in 2026, he finished 2nd in the Onyx High Roller Weekend $10,400 event for $220,000 and 2nd in the Merit Poker Classic $5,400 event for $170,000.

As of 2026, Selahaddin Bedir has total live earnings of over $6.6 million from 70 cashes, including 4 tournament wins. He ranks 961st in the Player of the Year standings with $170,000 in POY earnings. On the PokerGO Tour, he has accumulated points from multiple high roller final tables, and his WSOP career includes 14 cashes totaling $160,960. He also has one WPT cash for $282,380 and two EPT Main Event cashes for $42,498.