Bruno Lopes

Bruno “Kool Shen” Lopes, a French poker player sponsored by Winamax and based in Courbevoie. He has earned over $2 million in live tournaments as of writing. One of his biggest achievements was securing 2nd place in a high-stakes event in Monte Carlo on May 5th, 2022 and winning $744,175.

Bruno Lopes: Early Life

Lopes was a key figure in French rap. He co-founded the iconic rap group Le Supreme NTM and became a symbol of the genre. Starting as a break dancer and graffiti artist, he eventually made a name for himself as a rapper. His partnership with Joey Starr in Supreme NTM reshaped French rap and left a lasting impact worldwide.

Bruno Lopes: Poker Career

Bruno made his debut on February 17th, 2008, in Paris, France, participating in a €100 No Limit Hold’em event at the Paris Open of Poker 2008. He performed exceptionally well, finishing in 2nd place, earning $3,355 in prize money.

Four years later, on January 26th, 2012, in Paris, France, he competed in the €5,000 No Limit Hold’em – Diamond Championships at the Euro Finals of Poker 2012.He emerged victorious, finishing in 1st place and earning an impressive $127,514 in prize money.

Additionally, on March 12th, 2012, in Madrid, Spain, he participated in the EPT PSLIVE €5,300 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the European Poker Tour – EPT Madrid. He secured the 4th position, earning a substantial $183,660 in prize money.

Bruno Lopes: Highlights and Setbacks

Following on from his success ,on May 31st, 2012, in Cannes, France, he emerged victorious in the €1,650 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the World Poker Tour – WPT National Cannes. He finished in 1st position earning a significant prize of $135,294.

his next notable performance was on May 5th, 2022, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. There, he competed in the €25,000 No Limit Hold’em – EPT Monte Carlo High Roller (Event 36) at the European Poker Tour – EPT Monte Carlo. Securing 2nd position, earning an impressive $744,175 in prize money.

Transitioning to his last appearance on September 20th, 2023, in Bratislava, Slovakia. He participated in the €500 No Limit Hold’em – Winamax Poker Open Main Event (Event #9) at the Winamax Poker Open – WPO Bratislava, despite fierce competition, he secured the 95th position, earning $1,549 in prize money.