Noemie Serra, the prestigious Casino Monte Carlo in Monaco, is the best European croupier for the next 12 months. In Holland Casino Venlo, she crowned herself European champion croupier during the finals. The European Dealer Championship (EDC) was held in this Dutch casino last week. Serra could hardly contain herself any longer when she got on stage: "I'm really upside down, I can't believe it yet.

Croupier from Holland Casino Venlo

Holland Casino Venlo, which was named this year's Best Casino in Europe, hosted the European Casino Association's annual event, where European champion croupiers from all the major casinos in Europe show off their skills. They have to bang for two days to win this coveted trophy and call themselves Best Croupier of Europe.

Wednesday night was the denouement of the tournament: Noemie Serra of Casino Monte Carlo became the winner and she was very happy. "I became a croupier because it is the most beautiful profession in the world," she said. "To win this here now, I just can't fathom it yet." And after she recovered from the moment she immediately beamed home.