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Davidi Kitai
Davidi Kitai is a Belgian professional poker player widely regarded as the most successful player in his country’s history. A member of the elite “Triple Crown” club, he has secured titles across the WSOP, WPT, and EPT, earning a reputation as one of the most intuitive “soul readers” on the international circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $11.6 million in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Davidi Kitai ranks 2nd on the Belgian All Time Money List. He has achieved the rare feat of winning a WSOP bracelet (3), a WPT title (1), and an EPT title (1).
His most notable victories include:
- EPT Berlin Main Event (2012): Won €712,000 ($937,116), which remains his career-best live score.
- WSOP Bracelets: Secured three bracelets in 2008 ($2,000 Pot-Limit Hold’em), 2013 ($5,000 Pot-Limit Hold’em), and 2014 ($3,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Max).
- WPT Celebrity Invitational (2011): Won $100,000.
- Partypoker Millions Barcelona (2018): Won the €25,000 Super High Roller for €700,000.
In online play, he won the $10,300 Super MILLION$ Main Event on GGPoker in 2020 for $726,839.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Brussels, Belgium, Kitai was a competitive soccer player before discovering Texas Hold’em during a trip to Los Angeles in 2003. He quickly pivoted from his economics studies to the professional poker grind, joining Team Winamax in 2008. That same year, he became the first Belgian to win a WSOP bracelet ($2,000 Pot Limit Omaha). Known affectionately in the community as “The Genius,” Kitai is a pioneer of the European poker boom and remains a prominent global ambassador for the game.
Play Style & Strategy
Kitai is renowned for his exceptional ability to read opponents and make legendary hero calls. His strategy often relies on live tells and psychological insight, earning him a reputation as a player with “cool, confidence, and a touch of madness”. He is particularly dangerous in 6-Max and Short-Handed formats, which are among his favorite tournament structures. Beyond No-Limit Hold’em, he is also a specialist in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), both in live tournaments and high-stakes online cash games.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow the Belgian “Genius” on social media? You can find his profiles and stats here:
- Twitter (X): @DavidiKitai
- Instagram: davidi_kitai
- The Hendon Mob
- WSOP Profile
- PokerNews Profile
Video Highlights:
Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.
