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Sonny Franco is a French professional poker player from Montagnac who has become one of the most feared competitors on the European circuit. Known for his incredible consistency and sharp tactical mind, Franco built his reputation as a “ring hunter” before successfully moving into the highest stakes of the game. Now residing in Marrakesh, Morocco, he is a familiar face at final tables across the globe, recognized for his calm demeanor and his ability to outlast massive fields in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Sonny Franco has won over $4.3 million in live tournament earnings. While he has many big scores, his most successful run in a single series happened at the 2021 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in Rozvadov. He came agonizingly close to his first gold bracelet, finishing in 2nd place in the €10,000 No Limit Hold’em 6-Max event for €128,096 (~$145,012).
Franco is particularly famous for his dominance on the WSOP Circuit . He is a multiple-time ring winner, with his biggest victory coming in 2019 when he won the WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event for $156,862. This was his second Circuit Main Event title, having previously won the same event in Cannes. His consistency is further proven by a massive 2021 score where he finished as the runner-up in the WPT DeepStacks Venetian for a career-best $438,500. Most recently, in early 2026, he continued his hot streak by recording several deep runs and final tables at the WSOP Circuit Baltimore series.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1990 in the south of France, Sonny Franco discovered poker during the height of the game’s popularity in Europe. Unlike many pros who started with online math models, Franco honed his skills in the live arenas of France and North Africa. He eventually moved to Marrakesh, Morocco, which has become a second home for him and a place where he has recorded some of his most legendary victories at the Es Saadi Resort.
He is often cited as one of the most prolific travelers on the circuit, frequently jumping between events in Europe, Africa, and the United States. His friends in the poker community describe him as a dedicated professional who treats the game with immense respect. Over the last decade, he has climbed into the top 20 of the French All-Time Money List, a major feat considering the incredible talent pool in his home country.
Play Style & Strategy
Sonny Franco is known for an aggressive and adaptive style of play. He is particularly dangerous in short-handed (6-max) formats, where he uses his ability to read opponents to play a wider range of hands than most. He is a master of the “small ball” strategy, looking to win many small pots and keep his opponents under constant pressure without always risking his entire stack.
His move into Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) in recent years has shown his versatility. He is now considered a true dual-threat player who can switch between Hold’em and PLO seamlessly. At the table, Franco is almost always seen with a stoic and focused expression, rarely giving away physical tells. He relies heavily on his vast experience in live “read-based” poker, often making difficult folds or hero calls based on the specific betting patterns of his rivals.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Sonny Franco as he chases his first WSOP gold bracelet in 2026? You can track his latest tournament results and rankings here:
Video Highlights:
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
