Former King’s Resort proprietor Leon Tsoukernik stated he’s “completely wonderful” and feeling “implausible” two weeks after awakening from a 40-hour coma.
The businessman and longtime poker business chief spoke to Forbes Česko after collapsing in his Czechia house earlier this month and being hospitalized in important situation following a reported overdose of the identical drug that killed pop star Michael Jackson.
Former King’s Proprietor Making Fast Restoration
A translated model of the Jan. 29 story describes the 51-year-old as “extra alive than ever” after awakening from the coma on Jan. 17.
“His vitality simply oozes from him and, in line with him, he feels higher than earlier than,” wrote Forbes Česko Editor-in-Chief Zdravko Krstanov.
Tsoukernik instructed the Czech publication that he “even had reminiscences of issues I had lengthy forgotten” as he regarded fondly at his orchids.
It has been a fast restoration from a scary incident for the previous King’s proprietor. Tsoukernik, who bought his stake within the European poker venue for an estimated €400 million in July 2024, was rushed to the hospital by helicopter in important situation on Jan. 14 after a reported incident involving unprofessional administration of propofol, a robust anesthetic that requires knowledgeable dealing with.
The drug gained notoriety after it was linked to the loss of life of Michael Jackson, who reportedly acquired a deadly dose administered by Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 following the loss of life of the pop star two years earlier.
“We’re investigating potential unlawful habits that will have occurred at an undetermined time in Chodová Planá,” police spokesperson Iva Vršecká stated on the time of the overdose.
A “Second Life”
Tsoukernik thanked the Clinic of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care Medication on the College Hospital Pilsen and credited the medical doctors with saving his life.
“These fantastic individuals gave me a second life,” he instructed Forbes. “Led by Professor Beneš. On the identical time, I’m deeply grateful to my spouse Sandra, who spent days and nights at my bedside. I consider that performed a task.
Tsoukernik, as soon as dubbed “the King of Casinos,” is an everyday at poker’s high-est stakes and has amassed over $5.4 million in Hendon Mob match earnings. He sits fourth on the Czech Republic all-time cash listing behind Martin Staszko, Roman Hrabec and Martin Kabrhel.
King’s Resort has lengthy been house to the World Collection of Poker Europe (WSOPE).
Connor Richards
Editor & Dwell Reporter U.S.
