If you still believe that all Italian poker players are just loud, crazy, and don't stand a chance at the table, then you've probably never crossed paths with Mustapha Kanit.
With more than $4 million in online tournament winnings (source: PocketFives) and $3,774,515 in live tournaments cashes according to the HendonMob, Kanit is not only the runner-up in Italy's all-time money list for live tournament winnings, but is perhaps the best representative of a new generation of players that feels ready to challenge all the biggest names in the game.