Simon Forster

Simon Forster is a professional poker player representing Malta. He is recognized for his expertise in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and has built a reputation through online high-stakes games under the screen name 'simon1489'. Forster's tournament results include multiple cashes at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), with a career total exceeding $79,000 in live earnings.

Forster's best WSOP result came in 2012 at Event #44: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em, where he finished 9th out of 2,949 players, earning $34,503. He also cashed in the 2010 WSOP Event #47: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em, placing 15th for $21,986. Additional WSOP cashes include:

• 2018 Event #41: $1,500 Limit Hold'em – 86th place ($2,246)
• 2013 Event #28: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em – 146th place ($3,197)

Forster is known in the online poker community under the alias 'simon1489', where he has been a regular in high-stakes PLO games. His aggressive style and deep understanding of Omaha ranges have made him a respected figure in the online high-roller scene.

Simon Forster employs an aggressive preflop strategy, particularly from the button and small blind in PLO games. He leverages position and uses large bet sizes to pressure opponents, while his postflop play is characterized by precise range analysis and unconventional lines. His style is especially effective in deep-stacked situations where he can exploit blockers and balanced sizing.