Antoine Labat

Antoine Labat is a professional poker player from France who has become one of the most recognizable and consistent performers on the European circuit. Known for his deep runs in massive tournament fields, Labat shot to international fame during the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event. Based in Vincennes, he is celebrated for his incredible patience and technical skill, which have allowed him to transition from a successful online grinder to a world-class live professional.

Antoine Labat has won over $4.6 million in live tournament earnings. His career-defining moment happened in 2018 when he reached the final table of the WSOP $10,000 Main Event. He eventually finished in 9th place, taking home a massive $1,000,000 after an unfortunate hand where his pocket kings were cracked by pocket queens.

Labat is a trophy collector with several major titles to his name. In 2024, he won his first EPT title at EPT Monte Carlo, taking down the €10,200 Mystery Bounty for a combined prize of over $170,000. He is also a force on the European Poker Tour, finishing 2nd in the 2023 EPT Barcelona €2,200 Event for $540,000 and 2nd in the 2025 EPT Barcelona €2,700 Event for $294,840. His 2026 season has already been incredibly successful, with two first-place finishes at EPT Paris in the €2,100 Hyper Turbo and the €5,150 6-Handed events, bringing him closer to the top 15 on the France All Time Money List.

Originally from Paris and currently residing in Vincennes, Antoine Labat has been a fixture in the poker world for over a decade. He built his foundation playing in the competitive French online markets, where he developed the technical precision needed for high-stakes play. Before his breakout year in 2018, he was already respected in the European community as a “grinder’s grinder,” a player who puts in massive volume and treats the game with total professionalism. His calm demeanor and ability to stay focused during 12-hour sessions have made him a favorite among fans and broadcasters alike. Away from the tables, he is known for being a private and humble individual who prefers to let his results do the talking.

Under the online alias "Mpyiav" (French slang for "I like to drink"), Labat accumulated over $600,000 in online winnings before 2011, while also scoring nearly $200,000 in live tournaments. He spent considerable time playing high-stakes cash games before deciding to play the 2018 WSOP Main Event after several years away from major tournaments.

Labat is known for a methodical and disciplined style of play. He is a master of “small ball” poker, using his post-flop skills to navigate through hands without risking his entire stack unnecessarily. However, he is also capable of incredible aggression when the situation calls for it, a trait he showed during his legendary 2018 Main Event run where he was one of the most active players at the final table. He relies heavily on his hand reading abilities and his deep understanding of tournament ICM (Independent Chip Model) to make profitable decisions late in events. His ability to consistently reach final tables in massive fields is a testament to his mental endurance and his mastery of the modern tournament game.

Antoine Labat became the fifth French player to reach the final table of the WSOP Main Event, following Marc Brochand, Antoine Saout, Sylvain Loosli, and Benjamin Pollak. He entered the final table as the short stack after a devastating hand late on Day 7 where his pocket kings were cracked by pocket queens. Reflecting on the hand, Labat said, "I really almost folded those Kings," but ultimately decided to call. Despite the setback, he remained confident: "I'm quite confident for tomorrow. I gave them a little feint to show them I'm human, but I'm going to crush them tomorrow, that's the plan!" He finished in 9th place for $1,000,000.

To follow Antoine Labat as he continues his 2026 run and hunts for another major EPT title, you can track his latest stats and tournament deep runs on The Hendon Mob, WSOP Player Profile, and PokerNews Profile.

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