Sorel Mizzi (born on April 16, 1986) is a professional poker player from Canada. He is well-known in online poker under the screen names "Imper1um" and "Zangbezan24." Mizzi ranked as the seventh wealthiest Canadian poker player with overall winnings amounting to $14 million USD as of 2025. He is a regular participant in high-stakes cash games on Titan Poker, using the name "Imper1um."[1][2][3]
Poker Career[]
Mizzi gained recognition in the online poker world under the aliases "Imper1um" and "Zangbezan24," establishing himself as one of the top tournament players. He was ranked the world's #1 online poker tournament player by PocketFives.com. Transitioning to live poker, he amassed over $14 million in tournament earnings and secured multiple high-profile finishes in prestigious events.[4][5]
His most notable achievements include:
- Winning the 2007 Irish Poker Open
- Claiming victory in the PartyPoker Premier League VII
- Reaching the final table of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event
- Deep runs in World Poker Tour (WPT) and European Poker Tour (EPT) events[6][7]
- Multiple online poker tournament wins on platforms like PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and partypoker[4][5]
Business Ventures[]
Beyond poker, Mizzi has ventured into entrepreneurship, founding Melthaus, a wellness company focused on contrast therapy through saunas and cold plunges. Melthaus promotes physical and mental well-being by offering holistic wellness experiences.[3][8][9]
Personal Life[]
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Mizzi has lived in various locations worldwide, including Spain, Mexico, and Dubai. He is passionate about health and fitness, longevity optimization, and philanthropy.
External References[]
Sorel Mizzi Tournament Results from The Hendon Mob
References[]
- ↑ https://www.pocketfives.com/profiles/imper1um/
- ↑ http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=74857
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://news.bluffmagazine.com/poy-sorel-mizzi-2010-bluff-player-of-the-year-17753/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/2505-online-poker-annette-quot-annette_15-quot-obrestad-wins-at-full-tilt
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.poker-red.com/noticias/rs-xx-wpt-spanish-championship-sorel-mizzi-huck-seed-uigea-noruega
- ↑ https://www.pokernews.com/news/2013/11/wins-partypoker-premier-league-vii-16898.htm
- ↑ https://reviewlution.ca/resources/top-canadian-male-poker-players/
- ↑ http://pokertournamentplayerrankings.blogspot.com/2010/12/sorel-mizzi-wins-ptpr-poy-grinder_31.html
- ↑ http://www.rakerace.com/news/poker_players/sorel_mizzi_is_2010_bluff_player_of_the_year/