Backgammon has no more secrets for François Tardieu. This is because the French champion and triple European champion who is considered one of the best backgammon players in the world, participated in the first Super Satellite of the Partouche Poker Tour. Although he has played poker for twenty years, François Tardieu has never jumped into the deep end. The PPT was the ideal launch pad: "2,000,000 euros could not be missed!" he exclaimed a little after his elimination. But although the stake is still important to the "maestro", so is enjoying the game: "One can relax at the poker table, something that is not always possible in real life. In poker you can lie, hide things and pretend. Everything that is forbidden or frowned upon in real life, is considered "good play" in poker. This is what makes it interesting". And when we asked him what the similarities between backgammon and poker are, the "maestro" replied: "there are numerous similarities between the two disciplines. For example, the ability to concentrate for a long time, to observe or to have a good memory. One equally learns lots about the psychological dimension of others and of oneself. In backgammon, like in poker, one can manipulate one’s opponents if they are not already controlling you. Over time, one improves, one acquires wisdom and experience and one learns a lot from one's mistakes. In fact, the only difference is that with poker, one is not obliged to have good cards to win". François Tardieu will be at the Casino le Lyon Vert on the 15th March where he will try his luck at the third Super Satellite of the season.
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