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Aram Zobian is a high-stakes American professional poker player who first rose to global prominence as a finalist in the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Hailing from Rhode Island, Zobian has transitioned from a breakout tournament star into one of the most consistent forces on the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and the World Poker Tour (WPT). Known for his technical precision and aggressive post-flop play, he currently sits at the top of the Rhode Island All-Time Money List and continues to dominate the global high-roller circuit through early 2026.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $6,999,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Aram Zobian is a titan of East Coast poker. His career-defining live score of $1,800,000 was achieved with a 6th-place finish in the 2018 WSOP Main Event. Zobian has maintained elite form through 2025 and 2026, recently finishing 3rd in the 2025 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open (RRPO) for $295,000 and 7th in the 2026 WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open for $23,300. His immense high-stakes success and consistent PGT leaderboard presence contribute to an estimated poker net worth of over $7 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event (6th) | $1,800,000 |
| 2024 | U.S. Poker Open Event #6 $15,100 NLH (1st) | $264,290 |
| 2025 | WPT RRPO $3,500 Championship (3rd) | $295,000 |
| 2024 | U.S. Poker Open Series Champion | Eagle Trophy |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1995 and hailing from Cranston, Rhode Island, Aram Zobian discovered poker as a teenager and began playing for money seriously at age 21. A graduate of Cranston East, Zobian spent years honing his skills in the mid-stakes cash games of Florida and the Northeast before his historic $1.8 million run in 2018. Unlike many who fade after a major Main Event score, Zobian used the bankroll to transition into a full-time high-stakes pro. He is part of a generation of players who combine rigorous study with high-volume play, frequently seen at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. In 2024, his dedication was rewarded when he won the U.S. Poker Open series championship, officially entering the ranks of the world’s elite tournament players.
Play Style & Strategy
Zobian is renowned for an “extremely technical and fearless” play style. His strategy is deeply rooted in modern solver theory, but he is equally praised for his ability to adjust his frequencies based on live table dynamics—a trait he demonstrated during his dominant 2024 U.S. Poker Open run. He is a master of Short Deck and “Mixed Games,” though No-Limit Hold’em remains his primary weapon. Strategically, Zobian is a proponent of high-pressure aggression, particularly in late-stage tournament play where he leverages ICM (Independent Chip Model) to exploit tighter opponents. His approach is characterized by emotional resilience and a relentless focus on long-term EV, making him one of the most dangerous final-table threats on the PokerGO Tour.
Social Media & Online Presence
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