Gilles Simon, a professional poker player from France, has won the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus Main Event for a whopping $1,042,000. This is the biggest win of his career and the first time he has won an EPT title.
The event was held at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino in Kyrenia, Cyprus, and attracted a total of 568 players. After four days of intense poker action, Simon emerged victorious and took home the top prize.
Simon started the final table with a chip lead and was able to maintain it throughout the day. He eliminated several players on his way to the title, including the eventual runner-up, German player Jan-Eric Schwippert. In the end, it was Simon who emerged victorious and took home the first-place prize of $1,042,000.
This is not the first time Simon has had success in poker tournaments. He has been playing professionally since 2006 and has had several deep runs in major events. He has also cashed in several World Series of Poker (WSOP) events, including a fourth-place finish in the 2012 WSOP Main Event for $2.1 million.
Simon’s win in the EPT Cyprus Main Event is a testament to his skill and dedication to the game of poker. He is now one of the most successful French players in the history of the game and has cemented his place as one of the top players in Europe.
With this win, Simon has shown that he is a force to be reckoned with in the poker world. He is now one of the most feared players in Europe and is sure to be a major contender in future tournaments.
