Fabrice Bigot Castagnet

Fabrice Bigot Castagnet started playing poker in 2016. Before that, he was deeply immersed in video game competitions and law studies. He initially lost €30 on an online poker site but then resolved to become proficient, borrowing poker books from the library. Within two months, he won his first €2 tournament. He moved to London to pursue poker full-time, giving himself one year to prove viability. Despite early emotional and financial struggles, he persisted, eventually seeking a mental coach—Franck Larrey, an Olympic-level coach—to refine his mindset and discipline.

Bigot's first major live results came in 2021. He has since accumulated dozens of cashes, highlighted by a third-place finish in the 2023 PokerStars EPT Paris Main Event, earning €535,850. Other notable scores include:

• 11th in the 2022 PokerStars EPT Prague Main Event (€74,950)
• 8th in the 2023 WSOP Event #90: $10,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Championship ($86,118)
• 6th in the 2024 PokerStars EPT Paris €3,000 Mystery Bounty (€60,690)
• 248th in the 2022 WSOP Main Event ($46,800)
• Deep runs in multiple WSOP events, including $5,000 freezeout and $1,500 millionaire maker. He also cashed in the 2023 WSOP Main Event (904th, $15,000) and the 2020 GGPoker WSOP Online series. His total live earnings exceed $1.9 million, with a best cash of $572,630.

Bigot has consistently performed in high-roller events. At the 2024 EPT Paris, he cashed in the €10,300 High Roller (58th, €17,950). In 2023, he made the money in the $10,000 EPT High Roller in Cyprus and Barcelona. He also participated in the BetMGM Poker Championship $3,500 Main Event (18th, $28,334). His online alias 'yepaki' is known on Winamax, where he has numerous Hendon Mob entries.

Bigot adopts a rigorous, athletic approach to poker. He emphasizes technical study, mental coaching, and physical well-being—including meditation, nutrition, yoga, and sleep management. He believes poker is a high-level sport requiring both mental and physical conditioning. His style is characterized by precise value betting and patient deep-stack play. He credits his structured process, not just talent, for his success.

In 2024, Bigot continued to post strong results at EPT Paris and other events. He ranks among France's top players, standing 44th on the France All Time Money List. His GPI rank has reached as high as 62 globally. He is respected for his calm demeanor and strategic depth, representing a new generation of French poker talent.