WPT Marrakech presented by Chilipoker

Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info

WPT Marrakech presented by Chilipoker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j9
Prize
€244,508
Event Info
Buy-in
€4,250
Entries
222
Level Info
Level
27
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000

Chiboub Feeling Right at Home

A player in late position raised to 2,000 and got two callers, including the boisterous Majid Chiboub in the small blind. Chiboub is a local regular here at Casino de Marrakech, and has been chatting up his table constantly, almost as though he is hosting.

The flop came monotone -- {2-Spades}{7-Spades}{5-Spades} -- and it checked to the preflop raiser who continued with a bet of 5,000. The player behind him folded, then Chiboub set out a raise to 10,000. His opponent pushed all in, and Chiboub quickly called with his remaining chips, flipping over {A-Spades}{Q-Spades} for the nut flush. His opponent showed his {J-Spades}{J-Clubs} and was drawing thin.

The remaining community cards were swiftly delivered -- {Q-Diamonds}{K-Clubs} -- and Chiboub scored a big double-up. He voiced his excitement long enough for the tournament director to visit him with a "s'il vous pla?t" to calm him down.

Chiboub is now sitting quietly, although the smile on his face continues to communicate his comfort level sitting behind a stack of about 70,000.

Tags: Majid Chiboub