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Johan Guilbert is a famous French professional poker player and content creator who has become one of the most recognizable faces in the modern game. Known to millions by his online name “YoH ViraL,” he successfully moved from being a high-stakes cash game pro to a top-tier tournament player, eventually climbing into the top 10 of France’s all-time money list. Whether he is battling in Super High Rollers or vlogging his journey for his massive following, Guilbert is a major force in the poker world.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $7.3 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Guilbert is a regular in the world’s most expensive games. His biggest career score came in late 2025 at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas. He won the $25,000 GGMillion$ High Roller for a huge $1,534,645, which also earned him his first ever World Series of Poker gold bracelet.
Guilbert has stayed very consistent over the years. In early 2026, he took 2nd place in a $50,000 High Roller in Cyprus for $870,000. Other major highlights include a runner-up finish in the 2021 WSOP Europe Main Event for $892,811 and a victory in a $25,000 High Roller in Cyprus back in 2021 for $506,250.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Sarreguemines, France, Johan’s path to the top started around 2010 when he began playing poker full-time. Before he was a tournament star, he spent years grinding cash games and building his brand as a top-tier vlogger and streamer. He moved to Malta and later Dubai to support his career, eventually becoming one of the biggest poker influencers in the world with hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube and Twitch.
Even though he once played for a living every single day, he recently started treating poker more like a hobby. He has explored other interests, like DJing, but his natural talent keeps him winning at the highest levels even when he is not playing full-time.
Play Style & Strategy
Guilbert is known for an aggressive and highly creative style that often keeps his opponents guessing. He is a master of the “big bluff” and is not afraid to put his entire stack on the line to win a pot. Because of his deep experience in high-stakes cash games, he is very comfortable playing in deep-stack situations where the pressure is at its highest.
He is also widely respected for his mental game. On shows like Game of Gold, he showed that he can handle the stress of reality TV and high-stakes competition at the same time. While he might be more relaxed about the game these days, his ability to read people and pull off bold moves makes him a dangerous player in any lineup.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Johan “YoH ViraL” Guilbert as he travels the world playing in the biggest High Roller events? You can find his latest results and videos here:
