Youness Barakat is an Italian poker player and PLO specialist based out of London, England. As per The Hendon Mob, Barakat has achieved approximately $2.5m in live tournament earnings as of February 2026.
The Italian enjoyed exceptional success at the tables throughout 2025, where a scorching run saw him take victory in the EPT Prague €25,000 PLO High Roller for $344,749, victory in the €5,200 PLO Grand Slam in Tallinn, and make deep runs in two 2025 World Series of Poker events, with 11th-placed and 8th-placed finishes in the $50,000 PLO High Roller and $25,000 NLHE/PLO High Roller saw him bank well over $300,000 in a matter of weeks.
However, the largest score of his career to date came at the 2026 Onyx High Roller Series, where Barakat finished 3rd in the $25,000 PLO Main Event to bank an impressive $483,000.
Youness Barakat's Top 5 Career Live Results
| Date | Event | Rank | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2026 | Onyx High Roller Series $25K PLO Main Event | 3rd | $483,000 |
| 08-Dec-2025 | EPT Prague €25,000 PLO High Roller | 1st | $344,749 |
| 08-Apr-2025 | Diamond Poker Series €5,200 PLO Grand Slam | 1st | $172,994 |
| 20-Jun-2025 | WSOP $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller | 11th | $147,738 |
| 02-Jun-2025 | WSOP $$25,000 NLHE/PLO High Roller | 8th | $130,896 |
