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Soheb Porbandarwala is a professional poker player from Stamford, Connecticut, who has become one of the most prolific winners on the American tournament circuit. Known for his aggressive “Spewheb” nickname and a trophy cabinet that rivals the game’s biggest legends, Porbandarwala is a force in both live and online arenas. With over a decade of experience and a reputation for dominant final table performances, he has evolved from a high school poker enthusiast into a world class competitor with major titles in the WSOP and WPT .
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Soheb Porbandarwala has won over $4.2 million in live tournament earnings. His career reached a new peak in late 2025 when he finished as the runner up in the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. After entering the final table with a massive chip lead, he walked away with a career best $1,969,344.
Porbandarwala is a rare talent who holds both a World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet and a WPT Champions Cup. He won his bracelet in 2022 during a $1,000 PLO 6-Max online event and secured his WPT title in the 2020 WPT Online Poker Open for $239,820. He is also a legendary “ring chaser” on the WSOP Circuit, sitting near the top of the all time list with 12 gold rings. His most recent live ring came in early 2024 when he won the WSOPC Horseshoe Hammond Main Event for $257,725, a performance so dominant he even made a royal flush at the final table.
Biography & Poker Background
Soheb Porbandarwala grew up in Connecticut and discovered his passion for poker early on. He started winning five figure sums while still in high school, showing a natural talent for the game long before he could legally enter a casino. Coming from a traditional Muslim family, he has spoken about the challenge of explaining a professional poker career to his parents, eventually winning their support through his consistent success and work ethic. While he spent years grinding regional stops like Foxwoods and Parx, his breakout onto the national stage proved he could handle the pressure of televised events and high stakes buy ins. Today, he is considered one of the most dangerous players in the United States, balancing his life in Connecticut with a heavy travel schedule.
Play Style & Strategy
Porbandarwala is known for a fearless and high pressure style of play. His online moniker “Spewheb” hints at his willingness to play big pots and put his opponents in difficult spots, though his results show that his aggression is highly calculated. He is particularly skilled in Pot Limit Omaha, where he uses his deep understanding of hand equities to dominate 6-max fields. At the table, he is often a vocal and engaging presence, but he is equally capable of putting on a “clinic” of pure strategic dominance, as seen during his massive lead in the 2025 WPT World Championship. His ability to switch gears between disciplined folding and relentless bluffing makes him a nightmare to play against at a final table.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Soheb Porbandarwala as he hunts for his 13th Circuit ring or his next seven figure score in 2026? You can track his latest stats and tournament runs here:
