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Thomas Santerne is a French professional poker player who has quickly become one of the most exciting young talents on the world stage. Originally from Normandy, Santerne went from being completely unknown to a dominant force in the high-stakes world in less than two years. Known for his fearless play and meteoric rise, he has already climbed into the top 10 of France’s all-time money list, proving he can go head-to-head with the greatest legends in the game.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $7.3 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Santerne has enjoyed one of the fastest rises in poker history. His biggest career payday came in May 2024 at the Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro, where he finished as the runner-up in the $100,000 8-Handed event for a massive $1,735,000.
Earlier that same year, he truly announced his arrival by winning the €50,000 Super High Roller at EPT Paris, taking home €889,480 (~$958,719) after a tough battle with American pro Chris Brewer. Santerne’s incredible 2024 and 2025 campaigns also included a second-place finish in the Super High Roller Bowl Cyprus for $870,000 and a prestigious victory in the EPT Prague €50,000 Super High Roller for €385,725.
Biography & Poker Background
Santerne’s story is often described as a “meteoric” rise. Just a few years ago, he had no recorded live tournament scores, but he quickly built a reputation as a world-class online player. He famously used his digital winnings to jump straight into some of the most expensive live tournaments on the planet. Originally from Normandy, he became the first Frenchman in nearly a decade to win an EPT Super High Roller title, following in the footsteps of French greats like Sylvain Loosli.
Santerne has credited poker with completely changing his life. He often talks about how he discovered the game and quickly moved from the small stakes to the “brightest stages” of the world circuit. His fast success has earned him the nickname of the “new French poker nugget,” and he is now a regular fixture in the most exclusive high-roller events from Monte Carlo to the Bahamas.
Play Style & Strategy
Santerne is widely respected for his fearless and aggressive approach to the game. Unlike many older professionals who play a more cautious style, he is known for putting extreme pressure on his opponents and taking advantage of every technical edge. He is often described as a player who is “impossible to intimidate,” even when facing off against the world’s most experienced pros.
While he is highly skilled in modern game theory, Santerne also relies on his incredible intuition and ability to stay calm during massive bluffs. He is a specialist in No Limit Hold’em, but his success across different tours like Triton and the EPT shows he can adapt to any environment. Whether he is playing a turbo event or a deep-stacked main event, his focus remains on technical precision and maintaining a high energy level that keeps his opponents off-balance.
Social Media & Online Presence
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