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Hugues Girard is a French professional poker player who has rapidly ascended the ranks of the European and international circuits, widely recognized for his strategic dominance and his 2024 WPT Prime Paris championship.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $1.8 million in total live earnings, Hugues Girard currently ranks 51st on the France All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best live cash of $222,000 was achieved in November 2025 at the Jeju Poker Festival , where he finished 4th in the $30,000 Super High Roller.
The year 2024 marked a definitive turning point for Girard, headlined by his victory in the WPT Prime Paris Championship at Club Circus Paris. Outlasting a field of 1,242 entries, he secured the title and €170,000 (~$183,294), a result that saw his career live earnings balloon significantly. He also recorded a massive runner-up finish earlier that year in the Winamax Poker Tour Grande Finale for $137,772.
Girard has maintained exceptional form throughout late 2025. His recent triumphs include a victory in the APT Championship Taipei High Roller Ultra Stack for $71,604 in November 2025. Additionally, he secured a 5th place finish in the APT Taipei Freezeout Championship for $25,786 and a 4th place finish in the Triton One Jeju Mystery Bounty for $179,000 in September 2025.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from France and currently residing in Paris, Hugues Girard (often known by the nickname “Hugo”) has transitioned from a seasoned veteran of the local French scene to a global high-stakes regular. While he is a staple of major European festivals like the European Poker Tour (EPT) and WPT Prime, his 2025 campaign saw him expand his reach to Asia and the United States. His steady climb is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he reached a career-high of 169th in 2025, ranking as the 6th best player in France.
Play Style & Strategy
Hugues Girard is known for a relentless and high-pressure tournament strategy, often described as possessing a “wire-to-wire” ability to dominate final tables. During his WPT Prime victory, live reporting highlighted his tactical precision as he entered the final table as the chip leader and never relinquished his lead, successfully navigating a lengthy 124-hand heads-up battle. His tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of stack management with the aggression required to close out titles in massive fields, a skill that has led to a high frequency of deep runs in both High Roller and Championship formats.
