Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2026.03.20

Selim Oulmekki is a highly accomplished French professional poker player and a seasoned global grinder, recognized for his deep runs in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and his recent dominance in the Asian live circuit.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With nearly $450,000 in total live earnings, Selim Oulmekki is a heavyweight on the France All Time Money List, currently ranked 291st in his home country. His career-best score remains a massive $251,267 from a victory in 2011, but he has remained a consistent threat for over a decade. His 2026 campaign has been particularly active in Southeast Asia; at Manila Megastack 24 in March 2026, he secured a 23rd-place finish in the Main Event for $3,329. Earlier in the year, he also found success at the APT Jeju Classic 2026, where he took 3rd place in the No Limit Omaha Ultimate Hi-Lo for $800 and deep-stacked the Mystery Bounty. These results across the Asian Poker Tour and PokerStars Live ecosystems have further elevated his poker net worth.

For a detailed breakdown of his tournament history, you can view the Selim Oulmekki Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Poitiers, France, Oulmekki has built a reputation as a “poker nomad,” with cashes recorded in France, the United States, South Korea, Morocco, Spain, and the Philippines. He is a frequent participant at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, where he has recorded over 20 cashes, including a notable 29th-place finish in the 2019 Colossus for $13,261 and a deep run in the 2023 WSOP Main Event. In recent years, Oulmekki has strategically pivoted toward the high-value fields of the Asian circuit, becoming a fixture at major stops in Jeju, Taipei, and Manila. His transition from European card rooms to the Asian market reflects a global approach to the game, utilizing his extensive experience against international fields to maintain a top-tier GPI ranking.

Play Style & Strategy

Oulmekki is recognized for a highly versatile and resilient tournament strategy, showing a particular aptitude for Mixed Games and large-field No Limit Hold’em structures. His play style is characterized by a sophisticated understanding of short-handed dynamics and an ability to navigate the complex pay-jump pressures of “Mystery Bounty” and “High Roller” formats. During his recent deep runs in Manila and Jeju, he demonstrated exceptional tactical patience, often outlasting younger, more aggressive players through disciplined stack management and an edge in non-Hold’em variants like Omaha Hi-Lo. This well-rounded technical foundation makes him one of the most formidable European regulars currently competing on the Asian Poker Tour circuit.

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