Joe Hachem

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Joe Hachem's 2005 WSOP Main Event victory is a landmark in Australian poker history, making him a national hero and sparking a poker boom. His subsequent WPT title in 2006 placed him in an exclusive club of players who have won both major titles. With over $12.7 million in live earnings, he ranks among the top earners in the game, and his influence extends beyond his results, as he has become a beloved ambassador for poker.

AwardsJoe Hachem's most significant achievement is winning the 2005 WSOP Main Event, a historic first for an Australian player. He also won the 2006 WPT Five Diamonds Poker Classic, joining an elite group of players with both titles. His career earnings exceed $12.7 million, reflecting consistent success at the highest levels of tournament poker.

Honours & Distinctions

Ambassador for Aussie Millions Poker Championship

Aussie Millions·2011-2026

Serves as a public face for the tournament, promoting its growth.

Named 'Face of Australian Poker'

Multiple industry publications·2005-2026

Recognized for his contributions to popularizing poker in Australia.

Records & Feats

First Australian to win the WSOP Main Event

Historic First·2005

Won the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event, becoming the first Australian to do so.

One of only six players to win both WSOP Main Event and WPT title

Career Milestone·2006

Won the WPT Five Diamonds Poker Classic in 2006, joining an elite group.