History was made at the Estoril Casino in Portugal. For the first time in 20 years, the Dealerem trophy, a tournament dedicated to European casino employees, was won by a dealer from Mendrisio. Nicola Ippodimonte accomplished a veritable feat in the three days of play that led him to win the Main Event in front of 160 players.

He entered the final table with an average score and had no fear of his opponents. With four left, he was left with only three blinds, but a series of moves in his favor crowned him the winner of the 2025 Dealerem Estoril!

The heads-up match with a dealer from Scheveningen, Netherlands, lasted four hands, ending with the opponent’s all-in pre-flop, left with only three blinds and 7-4 diamonds, but Nicola found himself with Q-J, who called. The board produced a king, sealing the deal for the Dutchman.