September 24 2012, by mr4b
WSOPE Cannes Event #1: First Bracelet For Imed Ben Mahmoud
The first event at the 2012 World Series Of Poker Europe has ended. Imed Ben Mahmoud makes history becoming the first ever Tunisian to win a gold bracelet at the World Series Of Poker.
He began day 3 6th in chips, but never put his stack at risk unless he was certain he had the best hand. He managed to make his way to the heads up against Frenchman Yannick Bonnet, and finally put his chips in one last time. His Jacks held against Bonnet’s Ace King and the Tunisian champion could celebrate with his friends, €147,099 richer and proud owner of a gold bracelet.
Final Table Payouts:
1- Imed Ben Mahmoud €147,099
2- Yannick Bonnet €90,884
3- Matan Krakow €63,671
4- Senh Ung €44,913
5- Roberto Romanello €31,925
6- Sylvain Ribes €22,876
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Mr4b discovered poker randomly in 2005 and fell in love with this skill game. First playing live at the DeepStack Open tournaments as well as online, he then decided to work in the industry and joined the Chilipoker team as a community manager. He now works for the Global Poker index as a Social Media and Content Manager. Passionate about the online world and social networks, as well as basket ball, or sports in general!
