Mustapha Kanit 🇮🇹
Kanet was born in Alexandria, Italy in 1991 and currently resides in Vienna, Austria. His path to fame is a classic story of a "hard-working individual"...
Contestant Introduction
Born in Alexandria, Italy in 1991, and currently residing in Vienna, Austria, Lasagna Ammm's rise to fame is a classic "hard-working" story. He began playing poker in local Italian parlors before the age of 18, later transitioning to online play and becoming a legend under the online name "lasagnaammm." On the PokerStars platform, he won the 2015 SCOOP Main Event, earning $1.3 million, and the 2016 Sunday Million. Known for his infectious energy and humor, Lasagna Ammm is a core member of the elite team "Winamax" and is widely considered an ambassador for Southern European poker. His journey from a low-stakes local player to a global high-stakes regular is hailed as a major inspiration to the Italian poker community.
Gameplay Overview
Carnet is known for his unpredictable, aggressive, and exploitative playing style. While he is a master of modern game theory optimal strategy (GTO) and frequently hones his skills against the world's top players in Vienna, his true strength lies in his keen awareness of the dynamics of the poker table. He is known for his unconventional "verbal games," skillfully using humor and sustained interaction to break down opponents' defenses and gather information. His strategy encompasses a wide range of starting hands, and he fearlessly attacks post-flop, making him one of the most difficult players to categorize in high-stakes poker. This adaptability makes him equally dangerous in the high-pressure environments of the WSOP final table and the Triton Poker Series.
Bonuses and Career Highlights
According to Hendon Mob, Mustapha Kanit's total live tournament winnings exceed $18,183,000, placing him at the top of the all-time Italian poker money list. His career-best live tournament winnings are $3,600,000, earned from a third-place finish in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise Super Main Event. In 2025, he finished second in the WSOP Paradise $50,000 High Roller Turbo, earning $1,215,000 and narrowly missing out on his first gold bracelet. A regular in the Triton Poker Series, he achieved a remarkable 39th place finish in the 2025 Jeju Main Event, winning $157,000. These impressive results, combined with over $7 million in online winnings, give him an estimated poker net worth exceeding $15 million.
