Arnaud Mattern biography
Arnaud Mattern is a French player who first made his name in backgammon, winning the French Backgammon Championship, which paid less than $10,000. He switched to poker because it was far more lucrative and won the 2005 Gutshot Poker Master tournament in London.
In December 2007 he won the European Poker Tour Prague Main Event, a field of more than 500 players, for €708,400; it was his first EPT cash. In 2010 he came close to a second EPT title, finishing 2nd at EPT Tallinn. He has three EPT final tables and 15 WSOP cashes.
Mattern has about $2.5 million in recorded tournament earnings.
Career summary
French backgammon champion Arnaud Mattern won the 2007 EPT Prague Main Event for €708,400 in his first EPT cash.
Arnaud Mattern poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | EPT Prague Main Event | 1st | €708,400 |
| 2010 | EPT Tallinn Main Event | 2nd | Undisclosed |
Verified live tournament earnings: $2,400,000+.
Arnaud Mattern playing style
Mattern brings a backgammon player's feel for probabilities and risk to an aggressive tournament game.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player; former French backgammon champion.
Why Arnaud matters
Backgammon champion Arnaud Mattern switched to poker because it paid better and won EPT Prague in 2007 in his very first EPT cash.
FAQ about Arnaud Mattern
What is Arnaud Mattern's biggest win?
The 2007 EPT Prague Main Event, for €708,400.
What did Arnaud Mattern do before poker?
He was a backgammon player and won the French Backgammon Championship.
How much has Arnaud Mattern won playing poker?
Arnaud Mattern has won $2,400,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Arnaud Mattern have?
Arnaud Mattern has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
