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Some names never leave the spotlight — they just keep adding to it.
Chady El Ojeil, one of the most recognizable faces in Merit Poker history, has done it once again. The Lebanese regular captured the $2,200 Carmen Series Mini Main Event, securing the trophy and $120,000 first-place prize after another deep and controlled run.
For longtime followers of the circuit, seeing Chady make a deep run is nothing new. But when he closes it out, it still brings a different kind of energy to the room — the kind that only comes with history.
Over the years, El Ojeil has become one of the true Merit originals — a player who consistently finds his way into the final stages, time and time again. This latest victory is simply another addition to a growing legacy.
A Word from the Champion
Ever since Merit first opened in 2008, I’ve been coming here regularly. In all these 18 years, I’ve missed only one event.
It doesn’t matter what other series are running, what plans I have, or what the dates are — if there’s a poker series at Merit, I’ll be here.
And I’m happy that I can still win!”
Career Highlights
El Ojeil’s connection with Merit Poker goes far beyond a single result. His career is filled with consistency, longevity, and success:
- More than $1,600,000 in live tournament earnings
- Previously ranked No. 9 on Lebanon’s All-Time Money List — and now moving up to 8th place, closing in on fellow Merit legend Nichan Khorchidian
- 6 Merit Poker trophies
- This victory marks his biggest cash at Merit ($120,000)
- Three additional six-figure scores: $100K, $105K, $106K
- Titles in both No-Limit Hold’em and Omaha events
Final Table Results
- Chady El Ojeil 🇱🇧 — $120,000
- Pawel Wojciechowski 🇵🇱 — $80,000
- Leonid Orman 🇷🇺 — $50,000
- Rustam Khamatgareev 🇷🇺 — $35,000
- Vadzim Godzdanker 🇧🇾 — $25,700
- Gerardo Ulloa 🇵🇪 — $19,500
- Yiannis Liperis 🇨🇾 — $15,500
- Nikolay Fal 🇷🇺 — $12,700
- Alexey Savenkov 🇷🇺 — $10,800
- Nichan Khorchidian 🇱🇧 — $9,200
Another title. Another milestone.
And for Chady El Ojeil, the story at Merit Poker is still being written.
