Poker player

Gerard Saada

France

Gerard Saada is a French poker player known for consistent results in live tournaments during the 1990s. His biggest win came in 1995, when he took first place in the June Tournements #1 for 110,000 FRF. Saada's recorded cashes span from 1995 to 2000, mostly in French no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha events.

Career earnings: $ 56,9280 views

Early Tournament Results

Gerard Saada's recorded poker tournament results begin in 1995, all taking place in France. His most notable victory came on June 1, 1995, when he won the June Tournements #1 — a no-limit hold'em event with 53 entrants — earning 110,000 FRF (French francs). This remains his largest recorded cash.

Career Highlights (1995–2000)

Saada continued to post solid finishes in French tournaments over the next few years:

  • October 16, 1996 – Autumn Tournament NLH 10,000Fr: 4th place out of 31 players, winning 31,100 FRF.
  • December 22, 1996 – Winter Tournament NLH 5,000Fr: 5th place out of 43 players, winning 15,000 FRF.
  • October 12, 1997 – Autumn Tournament PLO 5,000Fr: 9th place out of 59 players, winning 5,000 FRF.
  • July 2, 2000 – Summer Tournament NLH 10,000Fr: 7th place out of 89 players, winning 27,150 FRF.

All these events were held in France, reflecting Saada's activity primarily on the domestic live poker scene.

Playing Style

Based on his tournament results, Saada showed versatility by cashing in both no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha. He demonstrated consistent deep runs in fields ranging from 31 to 89 players, suggesting a solid, patient approach. His lone victory came in a 53-player field, indicating an ability to close out tournaments.

Personal Life

A separate professional profile for "Gérard Saada" (likely the same individual) lists over 35 years of management experience, including roles as a gérant (manager) at HYDROPOLIS from 1991 to 2008 and at SANIT‑INDUS from 1973 to 1998. This suggests a long career outside poker alongside his tournament play.

Comments (0)

|

Sign in to join the discussion

Related