Renowned ex-FC Barcelona soccer player Gerard Piqué has demonstrated his prowess in a new arena: the world of poker. Piqué was one of the prominent participants in the PokerStars EPT Barcelona event, which took place at the Casino de Barcelona.
This poker tournament has achieved an impressive achievement by surpassing its own Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT) record with a total of 7,398 registrations from 86 different nationalities. The ESPT, one of the main events of EPT Barcelona, has established itself as the most attended live tournament in PokerStars history, surpassing its mark from the previous year by more than 1,000 registrations.
The event brought together world renowned poker players such as Erik Seidel, Ramón Colillas and Timothy Adams, as well as thousands of recreational players. In addition, among the familiar faces from other fields who share a passion for poker are the footballer Kun Agüero, the player Aleix Vidal and the Argentine freestyler Papo MC.
Gerard Piqué, who also has a history in the world of poker, joined this select list of participants. The former player, known for his career at FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, has demonstrated his poker skills at a professional level.
Over the years, Piqué has participated in renowned tournaments, taking third place at the PokerStars tournament in 2011 and second place at the European Championship of Poker in 2019.
His passion for the card game developed during his time at Manchester United, where he used to frequent land-based casinos with other players. However, his focus on poker is more than just a hobby: Piqué presents himself as a true professional looking to demonstrate his prowess in the game and his participation in the PokerStars EPT Barcelona reaffirms his dedication and mastery of poker. the world of poker
