Mehdi Ouakhir is, so far, a one-time live tournament winner. He earned that title on March 15th, 2008, as he took the 4th place in the EPT No Limit Hold'em tournament of the Polish Open, in the fourth season of EPT.
By conquering the respectable 4th place, not only did Mehdi Ouakhir take home a cash prize of €152,550 (about $240,000) – a mighty prize for a beginner in the professional poker world – but he also struck the audience with awe. This young man, Mehdi Ouakhir from Montpellier, France, currently a qualifier from PokerStars.com, may one day be one of the greatest and most successful poker players in the professional ring. Be ware and follow his actions carefully.
Mehdi Ouakhir Quick Facts
Cashes: 1
Total Winnings: €152,550
First place finishes: 0
WSOP bracelets: 0
Mehdi Ouakhir Recent Tournament Results
March 11th, 2008: 20,000 EPT Polish Open – No Limit Hold'em; 4th place, €152,550