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Amir is one of the most likable players on the Poker circuit. As a personable
and charming character, he is easy to like. Despite being a true competitor,
it’s obvious that Amir enjoys his profession immensely. On the other hand,
it’s easy to enjoy the game when you’re as successful as Vahedi has been.
Born in Tehran, Iran in 1961, Amir Vahedi has made a name for himself with his
aggressive style of play. One of his most famous quotes is “You wanna mess
with me, it’s gonna cost you!”; this sums up his approach at the table. He may
be a friendly and charismatic character, but don’t let that fool you, he is a
ruthless competitor. It’s this approach that sets Amir apart- when he enters a
tournament, he doesn’t enter it to make the final table. He enters for the
sole purpose of winning. He illustrates his aggression by stating “You have to
be willing to die in order to live in these tournaments”.
By all accounts, Amir’s selective aggression and hard-charging play has
rewarded him handsomely. Amir was named the No-Limit Texas Hold’em Player of
the Year in 2001, but he outdid himself in 2003, when he won a WSOP bracelet,
won the Hustler Challenge, won titles in the World Poker Open and Legends of
Poker, and won two more titles at the Foxwoods World Poker Finals. He also
made it to 6th at the World Series of Poker main event. With all these results
in 2003, Amir came just short of being named the 2003 Tournament Player of the
Year, as he was just edged out by Men the Master. Despite being narrowly
beaten by Men, Amir made a good case for himself by winning an event at the
Hollywood Park Tournament, just 3 days into the new year.
Amir’s reputation as a top tournament player has also opened new professional
opportunities for him, as he was chosen to be personal instructor to actor Ben
Affleck.
As a competitior, Amir’s skill has earned him respect as a player, and his
personality has earned him respect as a person. Watch for Amir’s aggressive
style to earn him a few more titles before he’s done with the game.
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