Ran Ilani is an Israeli professional poker player, widely recognized for his success in major international and World Series of Poker (WSOP) events.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Ran Ilani’s publicly tracked total live earnings are $2,121, although this figure primarily tracks older, non-online results and does not reflect his recent major scores. His biggest triumphs came from major final table appearances in 2024 and 2025. In June 2025, he finished 2nd in a $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em event at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) for a career-best prize of $553,692. This followed his notable 3rd-place finish in the 2024 WSOP Europe Main Event, earning him €590,000. Most recently, at the APT Championship, Taipei 2025 , Ilani secured another major cash by finishing 2nd in the 7-Max Championship for TWD 2,842,400 (~$92,285).

Biography & Poker Background

Ran Ilani holds Israeli nationality and resides in Israel. He is a known player on the tournament circuit, with a history of cashes in both live and online WSOP events. He has previously found success in events at The Venetian in Las Vegas, where he secured a $419,731 win in a DeepStack Championship event.

Play Style & Strategy

Ilani is a competitive No-Limit Hold’em tournament player. His ability to navigate massive fields and compete at the highest levels of the game, as evidenced by reaching the final table of a WSOPE Main Event and a major 2025 WSOP event, suggests a resilient and adaptable strategy.