Shaan Siddiqui is a Canadian poker player from Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, who has accumulated over $631,000 in live tournament earnings and won the World Cup of Cards High Roller title. Balancing a career in tech with a passion for high-stakes competition, he is a well-known contender at Playground Poker Club and across Canada .

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of $631,990 across 93 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Shaan has built an impressive record in live tournament poker. His top career results include:

• August 2017: 1st place in the World Cup of Cards C$5,300 High Roller Event for $64,800 (C$81,000), his career-best cash.
• April 2025: 5th place in the WSOP Circuit Montreal C$3,300 Mega Stack High Roller for $36,186 (C$33,000).
• March 2015: 3rd place in the EPT Malta €2,150 Eight-Max Event for $35,697 (€33,000).
• December 2023: 169th place in the WPT World Championship $10,400 Main Event for $28,900.
• November 2025: 9th place in the WSOP Circuit Montreal C$2,500 Main Event for $27,559 (C$38,607).
• May 2023: 7th place in the Playground May Millions C$1,400 Main Event for $25,705 (C$35,000).

Biography & Poker Background

Shaan resides in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada. Working professionally in the technology sector, he approaches poker as a highly competitive pursuit, honing his skills at regional card rooms near Montreal, particularly Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake.

Shaan gained international experience traveling to major European stops like Barcelona, Malta, and Monte Carlo, securing a 3rd-place finish at EPT Malta in 2015. His career defining moment arrived in August 2017 at the World Cup of Cards at Playground. Competing in the C$5,300 High Roller, he advanced to heads-up play and defeated WSOP bracelet winner Pablo Mariz to capture the trophy and $64,800. Over the years, Shaan has remained one of the most consistent cashers at Playground, frequently recording deep runs in WSOP Circuit and WPT stops.

Play Style & Strategy

Shaan plays an active and competitive No-Limit Hold’em tournament game. Combining a strong technical approach with a willingness to take calculated risks in high-stakes fields, he excels in eight-max freezeouts and high-roller structures. His disciplined stack management and adaptability allow him to hold his own against seasoned full-time professionals.

Social Media & Online Presence

• The Hendon Mob Profile
• WSOP Official Profile