Moundir biography
Moundir Zoughari was born in Paris to a French mother of Spanish heritage and an Algerian father, and first became a household name in France as a contestant on the reality show Koh-Lanta, finishing 5th on season 3 in 2003 after 36 days in Panama, before returning for the 2009 and 2014 editions. He parlayed his television fame into a broader media career, hosting "Moundir et les Apprentis Aventuriers" on W9 from 2016 to 2019 and appearing on the poker-themed reality show "La Maison du Bluff" in 2014.
Moundir has competed in professional poker tournaments as a recreational player, with his largest career cash coming at the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event, where he finished 472nd out of 7,874 entries for $29,625. He has served as a consultant for the RMC Poker Show since 2016, helping bring poker to French television audiences, and separately built a sportswear business manufacturing round towels. He survived a severe bout of COVID-19 requiring hospitalization in March 2021.
Career summary
A French reality television star and Koh-Lanta finalist who became a recognizable recreational poker player and RMC Poker Show consultant.
Moundir poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WSOP $10,000 Main Eventlargest career cash, 7,874 entries | 472nd | $29,625 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $50,000+.
Moundir playing style
A recreational player who competes selectively in major festivals, drawing on media savvy rather than a high-volume grinding background.
Cash games
Plays recreationally around his television and media career.
Business & sponsorships
French reality television star best known for Koh-Lanta; hosted "Moundir et les Apprentis Aventuriers" (2016-2019) on W9, appeared on the poker-themed reality show "La Maison du Bluff," founded a sportswear brand, and has served as a consultant for the RMC Poker Show since 2016.
Moundir Net Worth
As of November 2026, Moundir net worth estimates range from $2 million to $4 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $50K of prize money. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Moundir matters
The Koh-Lanta finalist turned French poker media personality and RMC Poker Show consultant.
FAQ about Moundir
What reality show made Moundir famous in France?
Koh-Lanta, where he finished 5th on season 3 in 2003 and later returned for the 2009 and 2014 editions.
What is Moundir's role in French poker media?
He has served as a consultant for the RMC Poker Show since 2016.
How much has Moundir won playing poker?
Moundir has won $50,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Moundir have?
Moundir has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.