Life under the rule of Nicolas Chouity thrives in the sweet nights of La Notte Degli Assi
Nicolas Chouity Wins the 2025 $3,300 La Notte Degli Assi Tournament
Nicolas Chouity, a renowned Lebanese professional poker player, has claimed a significant victory at the 2025 Merit Poker Dolce Vita Series. He emerged triumphant in the prestigious $3,300 La Notte Degli Assi event, outshining a record-breaking field of 1,023 entries[1][2][3].
The tournament, held at the Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino, saw Chouity secure a career-boosting $460,000 payday, making it the largest Merit Poker tournament payday in 2025 in terms of prize money and field size[1][2][3].
Before this win, Chouity was already recognized as a former EPT Grand Final champion, demonstrating his experience and skill on the international stage[3]. With this victory, his career earnings surpassed $5.72 million, marking the $460,000 prize as the fourth-largest payout in his career and a major milestone for the year 2025[2].
In the final showdown, Chouity maintained the chip lead and navigated through a tough field with composure and tactical skill, ultimately defeating Hungarian player Richard Broda in the heads-up battle. This victory was described as a "powerful return to the spotlight" for Chouity and solidified his reputation within the global poker community[1][2].
Meanwhile, in another tournament, the $2,200 IPO Master tournament, Chouity and Richard Broda engaged in a significant heads-up battle. The final hand resulted in both players having diamond flushes, with Chouity holding the better one.
The 2025 $3,300 La Notte Degli Assi tournament was the largest Merit Poker tournament of 2025 in terms of both field size and prize pool, with a total prize pool of $2,823,480[4].
Nicolas Chouity, reflecting on his win, shared that tournament poker had taken a backseat in recent years. However, this win reminded him of the thrill of victory and he plans to participate in the inaugural Onyx High Roller Series, playing in both the $10,000 and the $25,000 events[5].
Xiaosheng Zheng, another notable player, did not provide information about a recent tournament win, while "Ma" and Viacheslav Balaev were eliminated in third and eighth places, respectively, in the $2,200 IPO Master tournament[1][6].
[1] Merit Poker Dolce Vita Series
[2] PokerNews
[3] PokerListings
[4] Poker Industry PRO
[5] PokerFuse
[6] PokerGuru
- The victory at the 2025 $3,300 La Notte Degli Assi tournament raised the poker career earnings of Nicolas Chouity to over $5.72 million, positioning him as a major figure in casino-and-gambling.
- The Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino had two significant events during the 2025 Merit Poker Dolce Vita Series, with Nicolas Chouity winning the $3,300 La Notte Degli Assi tournament, and himself and Richard Broda engaging in a close heads-up battle in the $2,200 IPO Master tournament.
- In addition to his poker prowess, the sports-betting realm may also be of interest to Nicolas Chouity, as he plans to participate in the high roller series and compete in both the $10,000 and the $25,000 events.
