Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.

Updated: 2026.02.04

Romain Dours is a French professional poker player who has built a diverse resume spanning European, Asian, and American circuits, establishing himself as a versatile mid-to-high stakes competitor.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Romain Dours has accumulated total live earnings of $329,524. His career-best live score of $57,089 was achieved in 2023 at the USOP Da Nang, where he finished 3rd in the VND 88,000,000 No Limit Hold’em Super High Roller. Dours is a frequent traveler on the Asian circuit, recently securing a 4th-place finish at the 2025 APT Championship Taipei in the NTD 90,000 High Roller Ultra Stack for NTD 821,600 ($26,204). In the United States, he captured a major title in 2025 at the MGM Grand Summer Poker Festival, winning the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em Moneymaker High Roller for $39,470.

Dours international pedigree also includes success in Cambodia, where he cashed in the 2024 WPT Cambodia Championship Main Event, finishing 82nd for $6,054. Additionally, Dours is a formidable online threat under his own name, with significant WSOP Online results including a 6th-place finish in the 2021 $1,500 Monster Stack for $50,466 and a 15th-place finish in the 2020 $10,000 Main Event for $58,135. These achievements across live and online platforms have significantly bolstered his poker net worth.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from France, where he is currently ranked in the top 420 on the France All Time Money List, Dours has embraced the life of a global poker traveler. He first appeared on the live tournament scene over a decade ago and has since transitioned into a high-volume professional. While he is a staple of European festivals like the EPT Barcelona, he has increasingly focused on the booming Asian markets, becoming a regular face at APT, WPT, and USOP events in Vietnam, Taiwan, and Cambodia. His career reflects a steady climb through the stakes, evolving from regional European tournaments to six-figure buy-in Super High Rollers in Southeast Asia.

Play Style & Strategy

Dours is known for a resilient and highly adaptable play style that allows him to excel in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha formats. His strategy often revolves around navigating large, competitive fields with a focus on deep-stack accumulation, a skill evidenced by his high-ranking finishes in “Ultra Stack” and “Monster Stack” events. As a regular in both high-roller and championship-level tournaments, he demonstrates strong ICM awareness and the tactical flexibility to compete against world-class professional fields. Whether he is battling in the technical online arenas of GGPoker or the aggressive live environments of the Asian circuit, Dours’ ability to maintain consistency across different structures and regions makes him a dangerous opponent at any final table.

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