René-Charles Angélil biography
René-Charles Angélil is the eldest son of Canadian singer Céline Dion and the late music producer René Angélil, an avid poker player who had over $750,000 in live tournament cashes. He has played poker since he was about five years old, when he played his father heads-up.
In July 2025 he played his third WSOP Main Event and made his first deep run, reaching Day 5 with a big stack among the final 522 players and locking up at least $40,000. Before that, his recorded live tournament cashes totalled only about $3,000. Outside poker he is a musician and released a hip-hop EP in 2021.
Career summary
Céline Dion's son René-Charles Angélil made a deep run in the 2025 WSOP Main Event, reaching Day 5 in his third attempt.
René-Charles Angélil poker winnings
Verified live tournament earnings: Cashed in the 2025 WSOP Main Event, securing at least $40,000.
2025 WSOP Main Event: cashed and reached Day 5, securing at least $40,000
René-Charles Angélil playing style
Angélil plays an active, aggressive style and is willing to bluff for big pots, as he showed on Day 5 of the 2025 Main Event.
Business & sponsorships
Musician; released a hip-hop EP in 2021.
Why René-Charles matters
René-Charles Angélil, the eldest son of Céline Dion and René Angélil, followed his late father into poker and made a deep run in the 2025 WSOP Main Event.
FAQ about René-Charles Angélil
Does Céline Dion's son play poker?
Yes. René-Charles Angélil reached Day 5 of the 2025 WSOP Main Event.
Did René-Charles Angélil's father play poker?
Yes, René Angélil was an avid player with over $750,000 in live tournament cashes.
How much has René-Charles Angélil won playing poker?
René-Charles Angélil has won Cashed in the 2025 WSOP Main Event, securing at least $40,000 in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does René-Charles Angélil have?
René-Charles Angélil has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
