Johan Guilbert

Johan Guilbert more commonly known by his poker alias “Yoh Viral” Hails from Sarreguemines, France. Johan is a professional poker player with an impressive track record in live tournament earnings. Beyond the tournament scene, you might have witnessed him on high-stake cash game shows like Hustler Casino Live.

Early Life

Johan Guilbert rose to prominence as a distinguished gamer, captivating audiences through his YoH Viral YouTube account. Building on his success in chess, he seamlessly transitioned to the world of poker. Since 2010, Johan has been a professional poker player, bringing his strategic skills and competitive nature to the poker table.

Johan Guilbert Poker Career

He made his first cash on December 15th, 2010, held at Aviation Club de France, Paris. Alongside players like Jouni Saario, Christophe Reynaud, Daniel Calvez, and others, they engaged in a No Limit Hold’em – Freezeout match. Johan cashed for $670.

Among his achievements, he reached a career-best payout of $892,8111 for finishing 2nd in the €10,000 + 350 No Limit Hold’em – WSOPE Main Event (Bracelet Event #14)

In his most recent appearance on July 17th, 2023, he returned to the Big Bet Poker, this time with stakes set at $100/200. Fortunately, Throughout Episode 12 in a No Limit Hold’em, he managed to secure a notable sum, impressively earning $11,800.

Johan’s Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

Johan began his poker journey on Hustler Casino Live, making his debut in Episode 239 in July 2022. Unfortunately, in this session with a $100/200 stakes game facing opponents such as Bertrand Grospellier, Bill Klein, and Ryusuke Daifuku, he faced a $42.8K loss.

In his December 2022 comeback for Episode 337, joining a $400/800 No Limit Holdem game, Charles Yu claimed the top spot with over $308.5K, while Johan concluded the session with $192.9k.

Conclusion

Johan “Yoh Viral” Guilbert has made a name for himself not just in the YouTube world but through live tournaments and cash games as well. With an impressive total live earnings of over $4.2M and a growing online presence, he has demonstrated his skills in the world of poker. Despite some initial losses on cash game shows, his recent appearances have seen a substantial turnaround, leading to a profit.