The winner of the 6th European Poker Tour. The Lebanese Nicolas Chouity, ace poker
24 years ago, he won the grand final of the 6th European Poker Tour and won the set ... of 1.7 million euros. His first million within a few hours, has not changed. Nicolas Chouity remained humble, and especially lucid.
Poker is for him a mind game, a craft he practices as others working in the Exchange. Without being dependent, never losing his cool, or head, Nicolas Chouity starts a game table, virtual or real, as others go to the office. On a calm, disciplined and thoughtful. This is not surprising, Cartesian with this character, he opted to study finance at AUST.
Born in a humble background where things are not easy and the money has value, Nicolas has never had delusions of grandeur. He takes the game, the game falls in love slowly, initially with friends, then solo over the Internet. Casinos, paris, the madness of the game, not for him. Nicolas played cautiously, gaining a "pocket money", which is more consistent. At the same time as his studies at the same time that these small parts that allow him to supplement his income and especially to participate in international tournaments, he worked in the marketing department a business. Poker becomes a part-time job he does every night from home ...
"In 2009, tells the young champion, when I finished my studies, I decided to spend a year in poker, to see if it could be profitable. The year was. Enough for him to participate in major online tournaments. In 2010, he won 200,000 dollars and many participations in European competitions. Until that fateful day last April ...
A formidable opponent
"The tournament in Monte Carlo, says Nicolas, is the second largest the world and the largest in Europe. We had 850 participants and very large global players. He "invests" 10 000 euros, its entrance fee. During 5 days, with ten hours of play per day, and sometimes endless parties and using it patiently nibbles victories that put him on the 4th day, among the 20 finalists. "I felt then that I approached the victory and that, yes I can! "On the final table, Chouity, which is" chip leader, "leaves no chance for the Austrian Josef Klinger. His four aces in the Salle des Etoiles in Monaco, leads to the seventh heaven. Wrapped in the Lebanese flag, surrounded by fellow and biggest supporters, he raises his cup to the health of his country and savor this "dream come true." Since
, Nicolas Chouity continues his "career" as a professional player. His business trips in all the leading European and world capitals, famous tournament organizers. The round face, almost touching, intelligent and simple single intelligence, used wisely, he admitted: "I have not changed. My friends are the same, my tastes too. I feel more secure, I could buy a house and a small car, and then make some investments, but nothing more. I love this game, but I playing for money, much like the athletes who make a trade. I do not play for fun but to work. I never invested my money in poker. It's one thing I do well and works for me, so I give myself another ten years ... Poker, as I practice, is very tiring and very demanding. "
Later, when he takes his" retirement ", Nicolas Chouity may resume participation in parties for fun. Meanwhile, he works, and business is good ...
Carla Henoud
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