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Sammy Farha Bio: Real Name and High Stakes Poker He/Him
Sammy Farha → Ihsan Farha
Sammy Farha's real name is Ihsan Farha.
- Known as
- Sammy Farha
- Real name
- Ihsan Farha
- Also known as
- Sam Farha
- Country
- Lebanon
- Category
- Poker Players
Sammy Farha, born Ihsan Farha on Feb. 23, 1959, in Beirut, is a Lebanese professional poker player. He appeared in seasons 1 to 4 of GSN's High Stakes Poker.
Facts checked Oct 24, 2026.
Who Sammy Farha Is
Sammy Farha, born Ihsan Farha on Feb. 23, 1959, in Beirut, is a Lebanese professional poker player. He appeared in seasons 1 to 4 of GSN's High Stakes Poker. He is best known for finishing runner-up in the 2003 WSOP Main Event, and he has won three WSOP bracelets.
Things You Might Not Know
- He finished runner-up in the 2003 WSOP Main Event. (Wikipedia)
- He has three WSOP bracelets. (Wikipedia)
About High Stakes Poker
High Stakes Poker is a no-limit hold'em cash game TV show. It ran on GSN from 2006 to 2011 and was revived on PokerGO on Dec. 16, 2020. Early seasons were hosted by A. J. Benza and Gabe Kaplan (Wikipedia: High Stakes Poker).
FAQ
What is Sammy Farha's real name?
Sammy Farha's real name is Ihsan Farha.
What is Sammy Farha best known for?
Finishing second in the 2003 WSOP Main Event.
Is Sammy Farha connected to High Stakes Poker?
Yes. He appeared in seasons 1 to 4 of GSN's High Stakes Poker.