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: 2026.03.16

Thomas Eychenne is an elite French professional poker player and a premier champion on the European Poker Tour (EPT). Originally from Lyon and now residing in Malta, Eychenne skyrocketed to the top of the poker world following a series of legendary performances in the mid-2020s. Known for his “bankroll challenge” roots on Twitch and a clinical high-stakes tournament game, he famously captured the 2025 EPT Barcelona Main Event title, cementing his status as one of France’s greatest modern players. In 2026, he remains a dominant force in the high-roller stratosphere, recently recording multiple final table appearances in the Onyx High Roller Series.

Career Earnings & Championship Milestones

As of March 2026, Thomas Eychenne’s total live tournament earnings have surpassed $5,068,921 (according to The Hendon Mob), ranking him 14th on the France All-Time Money List. His career reached a historic peak in August 2025 when he outlasted a field of 2,045 entries to win the EPT Barcelona €5,300 Main Event for a career-best $1,426,900 (€1,217,175). Proving his consistency at the highest buy-ins, Eychenne kicked off 2026 with a massive 5th-place finish in the $100,000 Onyx High Roller Championship for $375,000. His total poker net worth, including extensive online winnings and high-stakes cash game results, is estimated at over $8 million.

Major Tournament Results:

Year	Event	Prize
2025	EPT Barcelona €5,300 Main Event (1st)	$1,426,900
2023	PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) $25,000 (7th)	$801,000
2026	Onyx High Roller Series $100,000 Championship (5th)	$375,000
2025	WSOP Paradise $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Super Plossus (3rd)	$281,000

Biography & Professional Background

Thomas Eychenne is often cited as a prime example of the “modern poker dream.” He first gained massive popularity in the French poker community through his high-energy Twitch streams, where he documented grueling but successful bankroll challenges. These online roots earned him the respect of the “new school” of players, but it was his transition to the live high-roller circuit that proved his versatility. After several agonizingly close finishes, including a 7th-place run at the 2023 PSPC in the Bahamas and a runner-up finish at EPT Monte Carlo, Eychenne finally broke his title drought in spectacular fashion in Barcelona. In 2026, he is recognized as a staple of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and European Poker Tour (EPT), serving as a top-tier ambassador for French poker.

Play Style & Strategy

Eychenne is renowned for a “disciplined, data-driven, and highly aggressive” tournament style. Having cut his teeth in the hyper-competitive world of online MTTs (Multi-Table Tournaments), he possesses an elite understanding of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) fundamentals. However, what sets him apart is his psychological resilience; as a veteran of high-stakes bankroll challenges, he is famously unfazed by the variance of six-figure buy-ins. In 2026, his technical edge has expanded into Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), where his 3rd-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Paradise “Super Plossus” highlighted his mastery of four-card dynamics. He is widely considered one of the most difficult “end-bosses” to navigate at a major final table.

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