September 9, 1985 (1985-09-09) (age 38) San Jose, California, U.S.
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)
1
Final table(s)
7
Money finish(es)
40
Highest ITM Main Event finish
219th, 2023
World Poker Tour
Title(s)
None
Final table(s)
6
Money finish(es)
14
Information accurate as of July 2017.
Faraz Jaka (born September 9, 1985, in San Jose, California) is an American professional poker player and businessman who was World Poker Tour (WPT) Player of the Year for Season VIII (2009–2010).[1] He has reached two WPT final tables, six WSOP final tables and his lifetime tournament winnings exceed $10 million.[2] Jaka is also behind Checkraise, a new poker site to be launched in the Brazilian market in 2017.[3][4]
^Nemeth, BJ (April 26, 2010). "Faraz Jaka Survives A Record Number of Challengers to Win WPT Player of the Year WPT World Championship Level 31: 120,000-240,000". World Poker Tour. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
^"5 People Who Make a Fortune Traveling". Yahoo!. December 10, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
^"Faraz Jaka: New Face of Brazilian Poker?". PokerNews.com. June 18, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
^"Checkraise Poker | Campeonato Brasileiro de Home Games | » Checkraise Launches Home Games Championship in Brazil". cbhg.checkraise.com.br. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
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