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Justin Zaki is an American professional poker player who has quietly become one of the most consistent and dangerous competitors on the high-stakes circuit. Originally from Florida, Zaki has spent over a decade climbing the ranks, transitioning from a successful online player to a top-tier live pro. With a career defined by massive final table appearances at the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour, he currently sits in the top 15 of Florida’s all-time money list, proving he can go toe-to-toe with the best in the world.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $7 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Zaki is a regular face in the world’s most exclusive high-roller events. His biggest live payday came in 2023 at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, where he finished as the runner-up in the $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty event for a career-best $496,801.
Zaki is also a dominant force on the PokerGO Tour (PGT). In early 2025, he secured a major victory by winning the $25,200 PokerGO Cup Finale for $417,000. His success in these elite fields is no surprise to those who follow the game, as he also won a Poker Masters title in late 2024 for $244,400. Other career highlights include a 2nd-place finish in the WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open for $434,614 and a deep run in the 2011 Seminole Hard Rock Showdown worth $415,680.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in St. Petersburg and based in Tampa, Florida, Zaki is a homegrown talent who started his journey during the early days of the online poker boom. Under the screen name “win0rgohome,” he built a reputation as a fierce online grinder, amassing over $1.5 million in winnings before shifting his focus to the live arena. Zaki’s path is a story of steady growth; he famously balanced his early poker career with a deep connection to his local Florida community, often crediting his success to the volume of hands he played in local card rooms before hitting the international high-roller circuit. Today, he is considered a veteran who has stayed ahead of the curve in a game that is constantly getting tougher.
Play Style & Strategy
Zaki is widely respected for his calm focus and his ability to navigate massive, diverse fields. He is a versatile player who excels in No Limit Hold’em, but his success in bounty and turbo formats shows a high level of mathematical adaptability. Unlike some of the more vocal pros, Zaki is known for being a “silent assassin” at the table, using a disciplined and technical approach to outplay his opponents. He places a high value on discussing hands with other top professionals to stay sharp, believing that experience and constant learning are the keys to longevity. His ability to maintain a steady mindset during high-variance “turbo” final tables is a testament to his mental strength.
Social Media & Online Presence
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