GMAT Verbal Section | Re: List of Idioms for GMAT

Found an idiom on MGMAT SC.

*As much ...so..as*

Eg : He wins frequently,as much because he plays so hard as because he cheats.

I am completely lost on this usage. I can decipher that it is used for contrast, however the usage sounds quite awkward.

Please explain if this is a correct understanding and if there are moreexamples.

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