Benyamine was a professional tennis player in his early career but had to retire because of shoulder pain.

Benyamine started his career playing No Limit Hold’em cash in Aviation Club de France.

[2] Benyamine has made four final tables in World Poker Tour (WPT) open events: the 2003 Grand Prix de Paris (second season) – 1st place (€357,200); the 2004 L.A.

[3] He is also the winner of the WPT Battle of Champions II invitational event, where he defeated a final table including fellow professionals Hoyt Corkins, Mel Judah, Antonio Esfandiari, and Phil Laak.

[4] Benyamine is primarily a cash game player, but due to comments from his friends, he started playing tournaments more regularly during the 2008 World Series of Poker.