Alex Brenes
| Name | Alex Brenes |
| Nickname | Tijo |
| Nationality | Costa Rican |
| Age | 62 |
| Socials | Hendonmob |
| Streams on | World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker |
| Type | Player |
Alex Brenes is a Costa Rican professional poker player with total live earnings of $1.3 million. His best live cash of $136,325 came in May 1999 when he finished 2nd at the 30th WSOP in Las Vegas. He won the WPT Invitational – Season 3 tournament at the 2005 L.A. Poker Classic. Brenes resides in Miami, Florida, and is 3rd on Costa Rica’s All-Time Money List.
Alex Brenes: Live Tournament Participation
Alex Brenes recorded his first live cash in October 1992, placing 15th in the $1,060 No Limit Hold’em event at the Hall of Fame Poker Classic in Las Vegas, earning $1,610.
In May 1999, Brenes achieved his best live cash, placing 2nd in the $3,500 No Limit Hold’em event at the 30th WSOP in Las Vegas. He earned $136,325 for his performance.
In April 2001, he then competed in the $3,120 Texas Hold’em (Limit) event at the 32nd WSOP in Las Vegas. Brenes placed 2nd, collecting $111,745.
In February 2005, he claimed 1st place at the World Poker Tour Invitational NLH during the 2005 L.A. Poker Classic in Los Angeles, earning $100,000.
In August 2008, Brenes also participated in the $2,700 NLH event at the LAPT Punta del Este, where he placed 2nd and secured $127,675.
In January 2010, he competed in the $10,300 NLH Main Event at the PCA in Paradise Island. He finished 32nd and earned $66,000.
In a more recent appearance, in June 2024, Brenes participated in the $175 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at KKLIVE San Jose in San Jose. He finished 1st, claiming $7,022.
