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David Benyamine David Benyamine (born July 5, 1972 in Paris, France) is a French professional poker player. Benyamine was a professional tennis player in his early career but had to retire because of back pain. He was also a successful billiards player. He learned poker at the age of 12 and plays high-stakes cash games on a regular basis. Benyamine has made two final tables in World Poker Tour (WPT) open events: * 2003 Grand Prix de Paris (second season) - 1st place (€357,200) * 2004 L.A. Poker Classic (second season) - 6th place ($132,355) 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. As of 2006, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,000,000. Benyamine was deported from the United States during 2004. His name was the same or similar to one on the terrorist “watch list”, but the resolution was that he was deported for not having a work permit. Benyamine lives in the south of France. He has one daughter. Benyamine currently plays high stakes online poker under his own name at Full Tilt Poker. His specialty is Pot-Limit Omaha.

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