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Antoine Saout is a French professional poker legend and one of the most consistent performers in the history of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Known for his technical mastery and “Iceman” composure, Saout made history by reaching the WSOP Main Event final table twice (2009 and 2017), a feat nearly unparalleled in the modern era. Currently ranking #4 on France’s all-time money list, he has evolved from a “November Nine” phenom into a global high-stakes elite with over $10 million in live earnings.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $10,313,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Saout is a titan of European poker. His career-best live score of $3,479,670 was achieved with his 3rd-place finish in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. He proved his status as a world-class competitor by returning to the same final table in 2017, finishing 5th for $2,000,000. Saout’s 2024 and 2025 campaigns were highlighted by deep runs across the European Poker Tour (EPT) , including a 2nd-place finish in the EPT Prague High Roller for $419,803. Early in 2026, he continued his steady form with a cash at EPT Paris. His consistent performance at the highest levels contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $12 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Morlaix, France, Saout was a former engineering student before discovering poker online in 2007 under the pseudonym “tonio292.” He famously qualified for the 2009 WSOP Main Event through a $50 online satellite on Everest Poker, a journey that eventually led to him becoming France’s highest-ever finisher in the event at the time. Saout is widely respected for his professional discipline and has called London his home base for much of his career. Despite his massive success, he remains known for his humility and soft-spoken nature, rarely seeking the spotlight outside of his technical performances on the felt. He belongs to an elite generation of French pros who helped legitimize poker as a skilled profession in his home country.
Play Style & Strategy
Saout is renowned for a “highly technical, mathematical, and incredibly patient” play style. His strategy is deeply rooted in analytical precision—a trait he attributes to his engineering background—making him one of the most difficult players to exploit in deep-stacked tournament play. He is a master of pot control and maintaining a “balanced” range, rarely letting his emotions dictate his betting patterns. Saout is particularly effective at navigating massive, multi-day fields, as evidenced by his multiple deep runs in the WSOP and EPT Main Events. His approach is characterized by a “survival first” mentality that allows him to capitalize on opponents’ errors in high-pressure late-stage spots. Whether he is grinding a World Poker Tour (WPT) event or an elite High Roller, Saout’s strategy revolves around minimizing risk and clinical execution.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow the French “End Boss” as he continues to chase his first WSOP bracelet and climb the all-time leaderboards? You can find his profiles and stats here:
