Kevin Tedesco
France
Kevin Tedesco is a French poker player best known for winning the PMU.fr WPT National Cannes in 2015 for €90,000. He also has notable results including an 8th place in the WSOPC Main Event and a win in the MegaPoker Series Cannes.
Overview
Kevin Tedesco is a French poker player who has made his mark primarily on the live tournament scene. Described as a local businessman and hobby player, he achieved his career highlight by winning the PMU.fr WPT National Cannes in 2015.
Major Titles
- PMU.fr WPT National Cannes (2015): Tedesco topped a 431-player field to win €90,000, defeating Jose Besalduch heads-up with K♥10♥ against A♥8♦. The final board ran out 4♦2♠3♥3♠10♣, giving Tedesco two pair. This remains his largest live cash.
- MegaPoker Series Cannes Main Event (2015): A month after his WPT win, he took down this event for €18,000, defeating a field of 134 players.
Other Notable Results
- WSOPC Main Event (2023): Finished 8th out of 650 entries for €17,000.
- EPT Monte Carlo – FPS Main Event (2024): Placed 220th out of 2,096 players, earning €2,150.
Playing Style
While specific stylistic details are scarce in the search results, Tedesco’s success in a large field WPT event—especially as a non-professional—suggests a solid, patient approach. He is noted to play poker only as a hobby.
Legacy
Tedesco’s WPT National Cannes victory placed him among French champions and showcased the potential of amateur players to outlast fields of professionals. His results highlight a knack for deep runs in medium-to-large buy-in events.
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