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Seat 6 - Nicolas Ehrath, 35 ans, Mulhouse (13,975,000)
Wrongly identified as Swiss because of his Hendon Mob flag, Nicolas Ehrath is actually from Mulhouse in East of France and describes himself as a "wanderer," moving "wherever work takes me" as a seasonal hospitality worker. That's how he ended up with a few Swiss flags on his Hendon Mob record, including a victory in a BPT event in Montreux, where he was staying for work.
A live-only player for around 15 years, Nicolas fondly remembers his first €10 cash games in basements, where he notably "ran into a Gaëlle Baumann who wasn't part of Team Winamax yet."
Along with his best friend, who is also a seasonal worker, Nicolas was looking for a festival to play after the summer season. That's how he ended up in Aix-les-Bains for his first Winamax event.
The dream he shared with us at the beginning of Day 2? Not necessarily winning. What he really wanted was simply to make it to the TV table. He had to wait until only nine players remained for his wish to come true.
Starting Day 2 with just seven big blinds, Nicolas Ehrath won the best climber's jersey yesterday, scaling a veritable mountain with plenty of skill and a little bit of luck. He then secured his place at the final table with solid and disciplined poker. "When I had it for value, they paid me; when I was bluffing, they folded. I had an amazing day yesterday."
Even though he admits that he is aiming for the win, Nicolas isn't the type to get carried away. A victory wouldn't change his habits. What he enjoys is the grind. "Whatever the stakes, as long as you get the thrill of playing against good players!"
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