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Imad Derwiche is a high-stakes poker phenom and businessman who has become one of the most respected “non-professionals” on the global circuit. Originally from France and a longtime resident of Dakar, Senegal, Derwiche is a specialist in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and a feared competitor in the Triton Poker Series. Known for his fearless play and charismatic presence, he famously proved his elite status by winning the 2025 Diamond Poker Series PLO Grand Slam. In 2026, he remains a dominant force, recently surpassing the $5 million career earnings mark and continuing to showcase that a “recreational” player can indeed outplay the world’s best sharks.
Career Earnings & 2026 Milestone
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $5,004,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Imad Derwiche is currently ranked 15th on the France All-Time Money List. His 2026 season kicked off with a major victory on home soil, winning the Dakar Poker Tour Main Event for over $32,000. He quickly followed this with a massive $100,000 score at the Onyx High Roller Series in Cyprus . His career highlight remains his 2025 triumph in the €10,300 PLO Grand Slam Tallinn, where he defeated a field of elite pros to take home $375,374. His estimated net worth, fueled by his business ventures and poker success, is believed to be well into the eight-figure range.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Onyx High Roller Series $50,500 PLO Grand Slam (13th) | $100,000 |
| 2025 | PLO Grand Slam Tallinn €10,300 Championship (1st) | $375,374 |
| 2024 | Triton Monte Carlo $40,000 NLH Mystery Bounty (2nd) | $484,000 |
| 2015 | EPT Monte Carlo €25,500 High Roller (2nd) | $835,962 |
Biography & The “Businessman” Edge
Imad Derwiche is a rarity in modern poker: a highly successful entrepreneur who plays for the love of the game but with the skill of a seasoned pro. Based in Dakar, Senegal , he has been a pivotal figure in growing the African poker scene, frequently dominating events at the Casino Plaza. Derwiche first grabbed global headlines in 2015 with a runner-up finish in the EPT Monte Carlo High Roller. Despite his “recreational” label, he is a mainstay in the Triton Poker Series, where he is known for his ability to needle the world’s best players while maintaining an incredibly high level of play. In 2026, he continues to bridge the gap between business and high-stakes gambling, serving as a de facto ambassador for the game in French-speaking territories.
Play Style & PLO Mastery
Derwiche is widely recognized as a Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) specialist. His style is characterized by fearless aggression and high-level intuition, traits that often catch GTO-focused professionals off-guard. He is a proponent of “playing the man, not just the cards,” using his table presence to exert pressure in big-pot situations. While he claims to play as a hobby, his tactical understanding of four-card poker is considered world-class. In No-Limit Hold’em, he utilizes a “high-variance” approach that makes him a dangerous opponent in Mystery Bounty and Turbo structures, where quick decision-making and courage are paramount.
Social Media & Online Presence
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