David Benyamine Biography
- on 12.18.08
- France
- Digg
- Del.icio.us
He was born on July 5, 1972. Now enjoys the no 1 poker player of the France in terms of earnings. He started out is professional career as a tennis player in his south of France but suffered a back injury. He has appeared in televised tournaments, including the 2003 Grand Prix de Paris, on which occasion he exuded confidence and won a tidy sum, maintaining his cool and composure in the face of tense play against Jan Boubli.
David called, winning the hand with a diamond flush, thus earning 357,800 Euros. He is on record as saying, “I would like to see the players behave, so it would be fun to play in a nice ambiance.” Furthermore, David believes that more penalties should be enforced to ensure that players comprehend the necessity of proper table etiquette.
David says that one of the factors behind his rapid advance in the poker world is his relentless desire to improve: “It’s a lot about knowing yourself. I think I don’t know myself enough right now.” In 2005 he had won the world poker tour battle of champions II. His total winnings are $2,504,178. David bets and bluffs well, calls down his opponents well, and is also capable of making great lay downs.
Phil Ivey vs David Benyamine vs Patrick Antonius