Martin Zamani

Martin Zamani is a highly accomplished professional poker player from the United States, with over $5 million in total live earnings. Since beginning his poker career in, Zamani has proven himself as a formidable force in high-stakes poker. His journey through the poker circuit has seen him cash in more than 200 tournaments globally, solidifying his reputation as a consistent and skilled competitor of the fely.

Zamani's poker skills have been on full display in some of the most prestigious tournaments around the world. He has amassed an impressive list of victories and high finishes, particularly in high-roller events.

His win at the 2019 PCA High Roller for $895,110 remains his most significant accomplishment.

In addition to his notable victories, Zamani has made several deep runs in some of the world's toughest poker tournaments, including the U.S. Poker Open and the European Poker Tour. His impressive results in these events have earned him recognition and respect from his peers.

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Zamani Comes Clean in Major Poker Controversy

Zamani found himself at the centre of a major poker controversy in 2022, when he appeared on the Doug Polk Podcast and made explosive allegations against Bryn Kenney, one of the most successful players in poker history. Zamani accused Kenney of running a "cult-like" cheating operation in online poker, specifically on the GGPoker platform. These allegations included forced collusion, ghosting, and the use of Real-Time Assistance (RTA) tools—practices that undermine the integrity of the game.

Zamani, who admitted to being part of this group, claimed that Kenney's "horses" (players staked by Kenney) were required to follow strict guidelines that extended beyond poker, including adhering to a vegan diet and participating in bizarre rituals, such as one involving frog poison administered by a shaman. He described a controlling environment where players faced reprimands for not following Kenney's lifestyle demands.

The interview, which garnered widespread attention in the poker community, came on the heels of other high-profile cheating accusations within the poker world, further igniting debates about integrity in the game.