| David Benyamine | |
|---|---|
 David Benyamine at the 2008 WSOP | |
| Nickname(s) | Napoleon, Degenyamine |
| Residence | Paris, France |
| Born | 5 July 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 |
David Benyamine (born 5 July 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 is a Pot-Limit Omaha specialist.
Poker career
Benyamine started his career playing No Limit Hold’em cash in Aviation Club de France.
He is a regular in the world’s most famous high stakes cash room at the Bellagio, Bobby’s Room (now renamed Legend’s Room).[2]
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 ($329,228)-He won the Premier League of Poker IV.[3] He is also the winner of the WPT Battle of Champions II invitational event, where he defeated a final table including fellow professionals Hoyt Corkins, Mel Judah, Antonio Esfandiari, and Phil Laak.
World Series of Poker
Benyamine is primarily a cash game player, but due to comments from his friends, he started playing tournaments more regularly during the 2008 World Series of Poker.[4] He has made four WSOP final tables, three of which were in 2008, which was the same year he won his first bracelet.
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split | $535,687 |
Other poker ventures
Benyamine played high-stakes online poker under his own name at Full Tilt Poker until the site was shut down.
Poker earnings
As of 2020, his total live tournament winnings exceed $7,800,000.[5] His forty cashes at the WSOP account for $2,541,000 of those winnings.[6]
Personal life
Benyamine lives in Henderson, Nevada. He has one daughter, and was formerly engaged to professional poker and blackjack player Erica Schoenberg. The couple have since separated.[7]
Notes
- ↑ "French Press - David Benyamine grinds up his cash-game opponents". pokerafterdark.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ↑ "David Benyamine's Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life". Somuchpoker.com. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021.
- ↑ "Mike Watson Wins the 2008 Bellagio Cup". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
- ↑ "Pokernews Winner Interview". Archived from the original on 23 June 2008.
- ↑ "David Benyamine's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ↑ "David Benyamine". WSOP.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ↑ "Cardplayer.com: Erica Schoenberg and David Benyamine". CardPlayer. 14 August 2007.
External links
- World Poker Tour profile
- InsidePoker magazine interview Archived 28 May 2007 at the Wayback Machine