Does Shawn Sheikhan deserve prison time?

@angus4463

6 ай бұрын

Yep

@letsgobrandon6281

6 ай бұрын

Yes

@MysTicBiGz

6 ай бұрын

Yes because he's not BLM

@Sinawi616

6 ай бұрын

No, its just weed.

@stupendous1068

6 ай бұрын

100%.

He was given 4 years in prison and 3 years of supervised release starting in 2028. He has to report to prison by January 1st, 2024.

@jjjrjjjr1

5 ай бұрын

Probably got in more trouble for the tax evasion part of it. Idk I’m just taking an educated guess

@slowery43

5 ай бұрын

@@jjjrjjjr1 no one came here to hear your "guesses", they are beyond worthless

‘His bold and aggressive playing style’ Cuts to him calling all in with AA…

I wouldn't call Shawn a poker star.

If being a total jerk were a crime, Shawn would get a life sentence.

@PokerBoomYT

6 ай бұрын

Wowow

@9Ballr

6 ай бұрын

Nah, he'd get a death sentence.

@michaelblankenau6598

6 ай бұрын

You base that on what ? Watching a few videos ?

@herrvorragend3542

6 ай бұрын

​@@michaelblankenau6598sheiky is an obnoxious, rude dude, who doesn't know any etiquette. Arrogant af.

@jimhenderson7855

6 ай бұрын

For a legal plant, what a tool you are

He called with AA on a dry flop? Wow, that’s some talent.

He’s been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. He must surrender by Noon on Monday, January 8.

@malekalmahrug7249

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that.🙂

@mpup54

6 ай бұрын

almost dropped the length by 90%...but will the guy learn?

@Ken-sh8vr

6 ай бұрын

He was in a car accident years ago as well . Driving in bad weather he crashed his car into an old lady who died

@malekalmahrug7249

6 ай бұрын

@@Ken-sh8vr really 😳

@BigBoss1979.

6 ай бұрын

@@Ken-sh8vryeah he ain’t get nothing for that, they just concerned about bud

Someone who behaves like he did at the table, means I have little sympathy for him

@kristoffernilsson6043

6 ай бұрын

@@formosan2823 Even Phil hates Phil 😉

"Shahram Sheikhan grew up in Tehran, Iran" what a script 🔥

@1NationNetwork

6 ай бұрын

No he didnt lol.

@drachenbarde

5 ай бұрын

while doing haram

@robertb2788

12 күн бұрын

Where is seriouslyserious? We need an oldschool pokerrap about this, what a beautiful setup

Really appreciate you putting this video together, it’s really well done! Love hearing about player and their story!

@PokerBoomYT

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Shawn got sentenced to 4 years in prison. 11/6/23

@bobbytabrizi464

3 ай бұрын

I know this guy in 1995 he used to come the raves and I used DJ at 16th and Harrison in SF any used to love ecstasy I got to know him . One of is his boys is owner from San Jose ca..bulldog. used to be called Popeyes in Port .😅😢😂 You know the time 16 and Harrison was big in SF called the end up...

Wow, I almost felt sorry for him for a second, then came to my senses...

Remember when the wsop aired on ESPN, nearly as it happened. Ahhh, the good ol days of poker. Enjoy your channel very much! Brings back lots of fond memories.

Imagine being labeled for controversial behavior for getting into it with angels like Helmuth and Matasow.

@stupendous1068

6 ай бұрын

There's only ever going to be one winner if either of those guys were in an argument.

@MichaelJamesActually

6 ай бұрын

Lol, and them getting slammed in court for... weed.

@jamesbockover2621

5 ай бұрын

Dealt to Helmuth many times . He is a great guy! When there are no cameras , he is wonderful !

@monkeyballs512

5 ай бұрын

@@jamesbockover2621 he’s also very friendly and outgoing with fans. If you recognize him away from the table, he will always stop, chat, maybe even sign an autograph. He’s not a bad person

Lol the slow roll on "sex crime against a minor" was a great writing decision. Almost felt like the guy should get a break and immediately changed my mind

Played next to him at a charity tournament once. We all threw in cash to help the kids and have a little fun, nobody there but him was a pro. He's huffing and puffing over amateur play, sneering at the old guy across from me who didn't "play correctly." I kept giving him smirks, but he never bit- a bully, but only to those he could actually bully. He busted out early and stomped away. I thought of him as a rich loser.

@mpup54

6 ай бұрын

I never have seen him win anything when it comes to tournaments.

@supertrucker99

6 ай бұрын

Purdy much ...

@cupofsun

5 ай бұрын

I don't believe in "huge red flags", but criticizing other players, storming off, and/or even *caring* about what happens at a charity event is exactly the type of thing you should be looking for in your life if you want to stay away from con men and general human trash. Also, his shirt choices were already criminally bad.

@fycn2245

5 ай бұрын

Bullies bully until called out.

@redman958

Ай бұрын

Sounds like Phil Hellmuth.

Absolute banger of a video, from narrating to editing.

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

I didn't start playing poker until 2008 and then only for fun but I recall this guy being a lot of high stakes poker TV but by the time I started playing more seriously in 2013 he seemingly disappeared from all poker and I forgot he existed until seeing this news. Interestingly Poker Go just replayed highlights from the WSOP Main Event you showed here and it reminded me again which helped me find this VLOG and now you have a new subscriber🙂

@dibrahim08

4 ай бұрын

2008 was a great year for poker. Actually, 2005-2012 were big years for Poker TV.

I thought you were gonna say his biggest accomplishment was 3rd in wsop main event but it was 3rd in 7-2 lowball lmao 3rd in some obscure game 20 years ago when probably 200 people bought in

@StreetSoulLover

6 ай бұрын

200 - that's optimistic!

@MrJSpicoli

6 ай бұрын

Exact. He was not at all a player who was above the rim.

@MrFurley2u

5 ай бұрын

Lol

"What was that, Mike?" That always stayed in my mind coz it was like a kid at school trying to get another kid in trouble

Always wondered what happened to him. He was a character for sure.

skill, strategy and a lot of luck.

For everyone wondering why he was busted for pot it's because he had almost 3,000 pounds. Not exactly your neighbor stoner with an oz.

@RogueStatusX

6 ай бұрын

who cares. i don't even smoke weed and it's legal in my state but NOBODY should be going to prison over weed. idc if he had 300,000 lbs.

@scottelledge2184

6 ай бұрын

I think you're missing the point. Weed is legal because it's taxed. Sold in a dispensary that's roughly 5-7 million! Uncle Sam surely wants his cut.

@fkcoolers2669

6 ай бұрын

@@RogueStatusX Someone clearly cared.

@jimbojones9118

6 ай бұрын

​@RogueStatusX alcohol is legal too, but if you get caught selling without a license, especially on a grand scale that can be serious time. He's just lucky he was in CA

@slowery43

5 ай бұрын

hey cupcake, having THAT much pot is not legal in any state, maybe do research before speaking up stupidly, the fact that he was doing this business transaction without it being taxed is also a federal offense but that would likely be way over your head in comprehension too @@RogueStatusX

There is absolutely no way he'd stay clean from weed. I met him in 2021 outside my work when he saw me smoking a cig. I instantly knew his smile. He was shocked asked if it was a smoke spot & lit his joint up. Took pics with it even lol. Said he was high on every show & was encouraged to be wild. He said besides 2020 covid times he has played in every world series even if they dont show him. Cool dude with the cameras off of him.

@aheroictaxidriver3180

6 ай бұрын

Cool story, bro.

@XTibbs1

6 ай бұрын

Why is weed illegal? There are bigger criminals that run governments like big pharma.

@DragonSeven777

6 ай бұрын

Boiii got lit af bruh 😂

@troydepauw5117

6 ай бұрын

I'm 99.99% certain he wasn't high in the WSOP.

@vincenzod9431

5 ай бұрын

So he gets high. What’s the issue ?

UPDATE: To those who are interested, he was sentenced to 4 years in prison (Nov 2023), and must surrender to the sheriff by noon on January 1st 2024. He is set to be released in 2028 with 3 years of supervised release. Apparently the police raided a business he ran and seized 3000 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $6 million.

@DelusionalNYC

5 ай бұрын

GOOD, Thank you for the update

What an awesome channel. Just stumbled across your channel today and I’m super impressed with the concise narration and overall pace and length of your mini docs. Keep it up! Subscribed

@PokerBoomYT

6 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this! Thanks for checking us out and subscribing

I seen him Being a jerk at caesars poker room more than once.

Ten years jail has a nice round ring to it.

He should’ve got a character reference from Mike the Mouth

You should do a vid about Mike Postle. Great Channel 👍

@PokerBoomYT

5 ай бұрын

Great idea. Coming soon...

Recent pics of him are a mess

Funny part about th3 main event spot vs matusaw is matusaw 3b jams flop vs a player w a massive stack knowing the Sheek most like folded 2 pair.

Man, the guy could have been a legit businessman too.

Great video I'm scribed

@PokerBoomYT

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

He was a memorable player. That year he and the mouth had it out is classic poker history. Who knew that both guys had drug problems…

@fycn2245

5 ай бұрын

Uh,everyone,

@Bradydog-in7ut

5 ай бұрын

@@fycn2245 They knew at the time?

@Bradydog-in7ut

4 ай бұрын

@@fycn2245 we know now, not back then, unless you were the guy selling the oxy’s to them.

Like so many people, he wanted to get Rich quick but with out doing the work.....

Hahahhaa the news i didnt know i needed.

Nik Airball is the new Shawn Sheikhan.

He should have tried not breaking the law.

Do one on Dan Shak and his metal spoofing.

Is this Nananoko, Randy Lew? Sounds like him.

Sean shikan, Terran Iran!! How comical

Shawn Sheikan grew up in Tehran Iran

I dealt to him before. He's one of the kinder players to deal to.

He got four years federal, which is nothing compared to state time.

@michaelblankenau6598

6 ай бұрын

Pretty sure neither one is a picnic .

@rudefasagaming

6 ай бұрын

Federal is alot easier then a state prison. Its called club fed for a reason lol @@michaelblankenau6598

@hogi99

6 ай бұрын

That's kind of like saying anal cancer ain't shit compared to pancreatic.🤣

@stoney-wan

6 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure you do all of your time in a federal prison where as you get credit for good behavior in a state prison, I think you’ve got it backwards

@rudefasagaming

6 ай бұрын

@@stoney-wan Living conditions, perks ect whatever you want to call it are much better in a federal prison then a state ran prison. I was in corrections for numerous years on both sides.

Alot of illegal shops here in Springfield back then.

I loved his playstyle but his table antics made him very dislikeable.

@oreocarlton3343

6 ай бұрын

He does seem like a sketchy guy

@theodorehsu5023

6 ай бұрын

His legal issues don't make him someone I want near me at the table either.

Lock him up, then deport him with a no re-entry clause.

@carlrice1774

6 ай бұрын

Yawn. Idiocy is so popular these says.

@sgtmcc6

6 ай бұрын

@@carlrice1774 did you hear a zipper? Then why the F did you open your mouth 👄?

@xt5459

6 ай бұрын

Meanwhile BLM😂

@sgtmcc6

6 ай бұрын

@@xt5459 don’t get me started on the old burn loot and murder crew

@carlrice1774

6 ай бұрын

@@sgtmcc6 wow you clowns lives must really suck.

The mouth shook his psychological cage at will.Thin skinned bullies fade fast and seek easier prey after you peel them.

Your intro speech made me pause the video after 32 seconds write this comment and subscribe. You deserve it!

@PokerBoomYT

6 ай бұрын

Appreciate this! Thank you for checking out the channel

"Shawn Shakhan grew up in Tehran, Iran. It was dawn on the lawn of the mastodon..."

you sound like the competative history of the pokemon guy

Definitely not for the weed charges

He needs 12-24 months time in the can to prove to him being a jerk and lawbreaker has consequences.

@winstonwolf6791

5 ай бұрын

He ended up getting 4 years and another 3 in supervised release.

can only hope he gets a real friendly cell mate

the way he pronounced "deterrent" made me laugh. stupid comment I know but come on lol

@PokerBoomYT

6 ай бұрын

It's a Canadian thing...

@john848sbk1

6 ай бұрын

ahhhh. I've been to a lot of places and spent time with people all over the world and never have heard it pronounced that way. guess I need to hang out with more Canadians. @@PokerBoomYT

Though he broke the law, I still gotta give props to Shawn for messing with The Brat. Hellmuth is such a hypocrite. Also as someone who is 25% Iranian, not shocked he got into trouble over ganja. We love the sticky!

Cheek busters delight

In summary: when you have no real skills beyond (marginally) playing poker, were in the right place at the right time during the poker boom, and are accustomed to an extravagant lifestyle you have to find another source of high income when the original grift is over

@tqsuited

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I made a small fortune from online poker during the boom years (2000s) mainly because everyone else played so bad. I just couldn't sustain it long-term though, and never really found another niche of income since. I still play and earn a little here n there but nothing like those early days.

@tipsy09

4 ай бұрын

TPTK was like a royal flush back then to most players lol

Easily the least surprising "turned out to be a complete scumbag" poker player of all time

Very accomished player. 4th in a heads up. 3rd in a deuce 7.

This episode should have waited till his sentence. Although it was well done, I don’t want to click on another video from the channel fearing a roller coaster with no definitive end.

If a man that wasn't a well known person expressed remorse would he get the same leniency? Different strokes.

Wait, this IS Nik Airballs dad right? lol

I severely dislike jerks at the table, but i didn't think what i saw here was that bad. He seemed provoked in almost every instance, and was relatively chill the rest of the time.

@timcarter817

6 ай бұрын

Not to mention weed should be federally legal

@spikenomoon

6 ай бұрын

I have to agree. Heck I liked his antics. He was provoked. many times.

Shawn Sheikhan from Tehran, Iran.

3000lbs? Damn dude got off pretty light.

Azzholes always finish last 😂😂

How am I not surprised with this character is involving with shady shit

I ran a dive bar and liquor store in a bad 'hood for over 15 years, and I learned how to read people rather well. This guy scares me, I would not want him in my bar.

The years after the Moneymaker year (and the Moneymaker year) featured many human turds.

And this case is still not resolved?

labeling anyone accused of cannabis crimes as a criminal is...criminal

Always hated him, and was vindicated. An obnoxious bully and now exposed as a crminal. Hope they throw away the key.

how does it work state time in US? You serve 85/90%? of the sentence

Shout out central coast disc golf

You make your own reality

I expected more from casino people

You pronounce deterrent wrong.

It's a huge bummer that you skipped so much of the story, especially early on. I was curious how the come up happened, no worries though.

As soon as the boys upstate find out about his past charges, hes either getting his head smashed in or checking into PC

Sean shekan grew up in tiran Iran

Dude was sentences to 4 years.

He does not deserve prison. He deserves to donate money. Millions instead of tax payers paying for him in jail

@xLxUxSxTx

6 ай бұрын

so the rich can pay their way out? interesting proposal - i think most who are not rich would disagree

@MikeGreenwood51

5 ай бұрын

@@xLxUxSxTx So lets hypothesize the amount paid in penalty is proportionate to the defendents income or financial holdings. So if the penalty was 10%. Then a millionaire would have to pay 100,000 and a poor working class guy maybe 40 dollars with the degenerate street bum paying very little. But a minimum could be set to prevent abuse and people having no penalty to pay. So maybe a 10 dollar minimum. All would be pay or prison for the illegal drug type crime. Penalties increasing for repeat offenders. So if a poor person could walk away from the courts having paid 10 to 50 dollars only. Would they then complain or disagree with fines being settled by paying money? Involentary incarceration for certain types of homicidal maniacs. But not for some quiet person just having a little try of majiuaana at home in the privacy of his own home. There seems no great offence there except when Law Enforcement Officers or prosercutors want any one prosercuted.

Anddddd he got 4 years in prison. Dohhh!!!

"his journey is like life. unpredictable." I am sure it helps not comitting sexual battery on a minor though. but very nice video I enjoyed it a lot:))

@michaelblankenau6598

6 ай бұрын

Age of consent is 16 in most states .

@bossnass6542

6 ай бұрын

Well sexual battery is still illegal and imo it doesn’t help that it was against a kid under 18

he did not win millions in poker ...

A regular joe would go to prison

@PokerBoomYT

6 ай бұрын

He's kinda regular?

@jimbojones9118

6 ай бұрын

​@@PokerBoomYTwell, pretty sure he is rich.

Him got 4 years holidays sure someone one go all in on him😂

I knew the first time I saw him he was trouble.

I've been around him at Bellagio, in touneys, and cash games..... he is NOT a happy or nice, or cheerful person ! Quite the opposite !

So his reasons for asking for a lesser sentence is admitting guilt/remorse/and testimony from others about what a great guy he is (after all, his sexcapades with an under 18 year old are surely the doings of a great guy). Hmmm what exactly, apart from offering the absolute minimum excuses that any pre-sentenced felon would mention, is his reasoning for a lesser sentence? Or maybe 'I did it, I'm sorry, but I am a nice guy really' is the newest defence strategy?

@EmperorNerox

6 ай бұрын

U don't get a lesser sentence, u get only 2 points off your federal score . Ur score mandates your time

@michaelblankenau6598

6 ай бұрын

Dude , she was 17 . That's over the age of consent in most states .

@herrvorragend3542

6 ай бұрын

​@@michaelblankenau6598yeah the guy acts like he banged a 8yr old, kids have sex nowadays with 13/14 yrs and he cries over a 17yr old while sheiky was early 20s like cmon. I can't stand sheiky but that's ridiculous 😂

@beck204

6 ай бұрын

21 year old with a 17 year old is not particularly bad.

@tjstreamer5982

6 ай бұрын

He molested 2 underage girls, and he killed somebody too in a car accident

Wish you would have gotten into the details of exactly what they charged him with.. Making people criminals for cannabis is such a joke. Smh

What a shock, a professional gambler is a total dirtbag. Who would have guessed that?

The list of Iranian born citizens who emigrated to the US and made a positive or meaningful impact on the Country is .......well, there isn't a list. Name one ?

Why would I watch anything when first 1min. Is commercial. Good luck with your channel

@PokerBoomYT

6 ай бұрын

We don’t manage the ads YT puts in front of the video?

@herrvorragend3542

6 ай бұрын

​@@PokerBoomYTyou wanna rethink? You can choose how much ads etc😂😂😂

@herrvorragend3542

6 ай бұрын

@@formosan2823 because you make millions from a video about the douche sheiky lmfao

Picking a fight with Hellmuth should be enough for him to receive a prison sentence.

@stupendous1068

6 ай бұрын

@@formosan2823 It still takes a brave man to take Hellmuth on the way he did.

Where's the soft on crime judges and district attorney's when you need them???

I sincerely hope they don't go easy on him. He's a jerk and a criminal and any "regular" person wouldn't be getting the chance for a break like he's getting.

@bryan-still-a-poker-player

6 ай бұрын

He's a regular person lol.

@xt5459

6 ай бұрын

I'm sure you like BLM more.😂

@bryan-still-a-poker-player

6 ай бұрын

@formosan2823 lol thanks for that completely random comment that has absolutely nothing to do with my comment. My comment was about the original poster acting like the legal system was going to give him special treatment as a star instead of a regular person. Shawn Shekhan (sorry for butchering the spelling) is not a celebrity because he was on TV playing poker almost 20 years ago lol.

@winstonwolf6791

5 ай бұрын

They didn't. He got 4 years and another 3 in supervised release.