David Benyamine
| David Benyamine | |
|---|---|
 David Benyamine at the 2008 World Series of Poker. | |
| Nickname(s) | Napoleon, Degenyamine |
| Residence | Paris, France |
| Born | July 5, 1972 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 10 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 58th, 2010 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 4 |
| Money finish(es) | 11 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| Information accurate as of 16 September 2010. | |
David Benyamine (born July 5, 1972 in Paris, France) is a French professional poker player with a World Poker Tour title. Benyamine was a professional tennis player in his early career but had to retire because of shoulder pain. He was also a successful top ten billiards player in France.[1] He learned poker at the age of 12 and plays high-stakes cash games on a regular basis. Benyamine was deported from the United States during 2004 for not having a work permit[citation needed]. His name was the same or similar to one on the terrorist "watch list".[2] Benyamine lives in Henderson, Nevada.
World Poker Tour
Benyamine has made four final tables in World Poker Tour (WPT) open events: the 2003 Grand Prix de Paris (second season) - 1st place (€357,200); the 2004 L.A. Poker Classic (second season) - 6th place ($132,355); the 2008 Bellagio Cup IV (seventh season) - 2nd place ($840,295) and the 2010 WPT Championship (eighth season) - 4th place ($329,228)-He won the Premier League of Poker IV.[3] He is also the winner of the WPT Battle of Champions II invitational event, where he defeated a final table including Hoyt Corkins, Mel Judah, Antonio Esfandiari and Phil Laak.
World Series of Poker
Benyamine is primarily a cash game player, but due to comments from his friends, he started playing tournaments more regularly during the 2008 World Series of Poker.[4] He has made four WSOP final tables, three of which were in 2008, as well as his one bracelet.
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split | $535,687 |
Other poker activities
Benyamine played high stakes online poker under his own name at Full Tilt Poker until the site was shut down. Benyamine is a Pot-Limit Omaha specialist. As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $4,500,000.[5] His 10 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,206,561 of those winnings.[6]
Notes
- ↑ "French Press - David Benyamine grinds up his cash-game opponents". pokerafterdark.com. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
- ↑ No-treason.com article
- ↑ "Mike Watson Wins the 2008 Bellagio Cup". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ↑ Pokernews Winner Interview
- ↑ Hendon Mob Database: David Benyamine
- ↑ World Series of Poker Earnings, worldseriesofpoker.com