Poker player

David Lacoste

France

David Lacoste is a professional poker player from France, world ranking approximately 15946, with career earnings over $200,000. He is known for his solid style and live tournament experience, achieving good results in multiple international events.

Career earnings: $ 215,042

Early Years and Tournament Beginnings

David Lacoste's poker career can be traced back to 2007. In June of that year, he finished 3rd at the Bellagio Cup Las Vegas (prize not recorded); in December, he also placed 3rd at the EPT Prague Side Event (prize not recorded). These two results laid the foundation for his career.

Major Results

2008-2010: Active on the European Circuit

  • 2008: Finished 6th in the WPT Barcelona Side Event (€400 buy-in) for €1,800.
  • 2009: Placed 19th in the EPT Deauville Side Event (€1,265) and 23rd in the EPT 6 Prague Side Event (€500).
  • 2010: Finished 10th in the Evian Poker Open (€550 buy-in) for €1,886, and 12th in the PPT Aix en Provence Side Event for €1,000.

2014-2018: French Domestic Events

  • 2014: Finished 12th in the MegaPoker Series National Gujan-Mestras Main Event (€660 buy-in) for €1,960.
  • 2016: Finished 8th in the TexaPoker DSO Cup (€300 buy-in) for €1,540.
  • 2017: Placed 65th in the PokerStars MegaStack Gujan-Mestras (buy-in not specified) for €403; 12th in the TexaPoker Series Gujan-Mestras (€400 buy-in) for €915.
  • 2018: Finished 23rd in the UDSO Cup Gujan Mestras Main Event (€550 buy-in) for €1,540.

Tournament Characteristics and Playing Style

David Lacoste's tournament history shows a preference for live events with buy-ins ranging from €300 to €660, and he frequently reaches final tables in fields of over 100 players. His events are primarily in France (e.g., Gujan-Mestras, Evian, Aix-en-Provence) and other European cities (Barcelona, Prague, Deauville). These settings demand patience and disciplined decision-making. Although no specific hand histories are available, his consistent final table runs suggest a likely tight-aggressive style, with an emphasis on bankroll management and positional advantage.

Career Summary

David Lacoste's poker career spans over a decade. While he lacks a major Main Event title, he has accumulated respectable earnings through consistent live tournament participation. His results are mostly from 2007-2018, with possibly reduced activity in recent years. Overall, he is a solid live tournament specialist, particularly adept at achieving steady returns in French and European events.

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