Simeon Sharr
United Kingdom
Simeon Sharr is a British poker player from Rayleigh, Essex, who made a notable call at the 2026 Irish Poker Open, winning a key pot against Stuart Taylor. He has been active in the UK poker scene and also holds director positions in Essex-based companies.
Overview
Simeon Sharr is a poker player from the United Kingdom, based in Rayleigh, Essex. While he maintains a relatively low profile in the international poker circuit, he has demonstrated solid skills in live tournaments, most notably at the 2026 Irish Poker Open where he executed a well-timed call.
Notable Tournament Hand
At the 2026 Irish Poker Open, during Level 19 with blinds of 10,000/20,000 and a 20,000 ante, only 16 players remained from a field of 150. Stuart Taylor opened to 40,000 from under the gun, and Simeon Sharr defended his big blind. The flop and turn were checked through, and on the river (9♥), Taylor bet 75,000 after Sharr checked. After a brief deliberation, Sharr called with 5♠5♦, which was good against Taylor's hand, boosting his stack to 900,000. The hand was reported by Christoffer Karlen in a PokerNews update.
Business Background
Beyond poker, Simeon Sharr has held director positions in the Essex region since at least April 1, 2011. He was also appointed as an individual or entity with the right to appoint and remove directors on April 6, 2016. His business activities are concentrated in Essex, and his latest filed accounts (as of October 31, 2024) show two employees.
Playing Style
Based on the limited available information, Simeon Sharr appears to possess patience and good reading ability. His call with fives in the Irish Open hand suggests a willingness to trust his instincts and make disciplined river calls in medium-stakes situations. He likely employs a solid, observation-based approach rather than relying on high aggression.
Personal Life
Sharr resides in Rayleigh, Essex, and maintains a low public profile. There are no recorded major titles or large tournament wins, but his continued participation in events like the Irish Open indicates a steady presence in the European poker scene.
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