Lucien Cohen biography
Lucien Cohen is a French recreational poker player who owns and runs a pest control business, which earned him the enduring nickname "Ratman" on the tournament circuit.
Despite playing poker only part-time around his business, Cohen has produced two of the biggest title runs in European Poker Tour history: a first EPT Main Event title in Deauville in 2011 for €880,000, and a second, even more remarkable win at the 2023 EPT Barcelona Main Event, where he defeated a record-breaking field of 7,398 entries — the largest live tournament field in PokerStars history — for €676,230.
During that 2023 run, a superstitious moment added color to his victory: after a rival spilled coffee on him early in the tournament, Cohen wore the same shirt for the rest of the event, crediting it with bringing him good fortune. Following the win, he said he had "found excitement in the game once again," reflecting his enduring love of poker as a hobby rather than a profession.
Career summary
"Ratman," a French pest control business owner and recreational player with two European Poker Tour Main Event titles a decade apart.
Lucien Cohen poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EPT Barcelona Main Eventlargest live field in PokerStars history, 7,398 entries | 1st | €676,230 |
| 2011 | EPT Deauville Main Event | 1st | €880,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $2,000,000+.
Lucien Cohen playing style
A recreational player who competes selectively in major festivals, relying on patience and instinct rather than a high-volume grinding schedule.
Cash games
Considers himself a recreational player and plays selectively around running his pest control business.
Business & sponsorships
Owns and operates a pest control business in France; his career nickname "Ratman" derives directly from this profession.
Lucien Cohen Net Worth
As of November 2026, Lucien Cohen net worth estimates range from $3 million to $5 million (including pest control business).
Verified live tournament earnings account for $2M of prize money. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Lucien matters
"Ratman," the recreational French pest control business owner who won poker's largest-ever live field for €676,230.
FAQ about Lucien Cohen
Why is Lucien Cohen nicknamed "Ratman"?
The nickname comes from his profession — he owns and operates a pest control business in France.
What was Lucien Cohen's biggest tournament win?
The 2023 EPT Barcelona Main Event, where he defeated a record 7,398-entry field for €676,230.
How much has Lucien Cohen won playing poker?
Lucien Cohen has won $2,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Lucien Cohen have?
Lucien Cohen has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.