André Akkari
São Paulo, Brazil
André Akkari is the godfather of Brazilian poker. Born in São Paulo in 1974, he won his WSOP bracelet in 2011 in a $1,500 no-limit hold'em event for $675,117 — at the time the biggest moment in Brazilian poker history — and spent well over a decade as a Team PokerStars Pro, doing more than anyone to bring the game to a mainstream Brazilian audience. Away from the tables he co-founded the esports organisation FURIA. Akkari remains a fixture of the BSOP circuit and of Brazilian poker media.
Recent results
| Date | Event | Where | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2011 | WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | Las Vegas | 1 | $675,117 |
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Frequently asked questions
When did André Akkari win his WSOP bracelet?
In 2011, in a $1,500 no-limit hold'em event, for $675,117.
Is André Akkari still with PokerStars?
He was a long-time Team PokerStars Pro; check recent news for his current sponsorship status.
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