Yuval Shafir

Yuval Shafir is a United States-based poker player who competes primarily in low- to mid-stakes tournaments in Southern California. According to CardPlayer records, he has accumulated $56,974 in live earnings across 26 cashes, with two first-place finishes. His results span events at the L.A. Poker Classic, Legends of Poker, Big Poker Oktober, and WSOP Circuit stops in Los Angeles.

Shafir’s two recorded victories are:

• 2025 Legends of Poker – $360 No-Limit Hold'em Super Stack $30K GTD (Sept 1, 2025) – 1st place, $10,010
• 2026 L.A. Poker Classic – $250 No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack (Jan 19, 2026) – 1st place, $3,920

His five highest payouts include:

Shafir continues to be active in 2026. Most recently, he placed 20th in a $400 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2026 WSOP Circuit Los Angeles for $800. His consistent cashes in the $250–$1,700 buy-in range highlight his steady tournament presence.

Based on his tournament results, Shafir appears to specialize in No-Limit Hold'em, with success in both small-field deepstack events and larger fields. His ability to final-table events and secure wins suggests a solid fundamental game and good short-handed play.

While not a high-profile player on the international circuit, Yuval Shafir represents the grind of the regional tournament scene. With two titles and multiple top-10 finishes, he is a respected competitor in the Los Angeles poker community.