Joao Simao, a Brazilian poker player, has amassed recorded earnings of $6,891,263 as of writing. His pinnacle moment occurred on June 26th, 2022, during the esteemed 2022 World Series of Poker. In a captivating display of skill and strategy, he secured victory in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em / Pot-Limit Omaha Eight Max event, claiming an impressive prize of $686,242. He also serves as a coach at Massari Poker School.
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Simao’s journey in high-stakes poker tournaments left an indelible mark, beginning with the 2018 partypoker LIVE MILLIONS – Germany on February 12, 2018. In an intense display of skill, he secured 4th place in the €25,500 No-Limit Hold’em event, claiming a respectable $31,328 from a prize pool totaling $135,300.
His momentum surged into the following year, where on January 10th, 2019, at the prestigious 2019 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $10,300 Pot-Limit Omaha event, he emerged victorious, seizing a significant prize of $184,420.
Undeterred by the challenges of the virtual felt, he showcased his philanthropic spirit during the 2021 World Series of Poker Online (International) on August 2nd, 2021. Taking the top spot in the $1,111 GGPoker.com Caesars Cares Charity Event, he not only triumphed but also contributed to a noble cause, securing $206,075.
The pinnacle of his career arrived on June 26th, 2022, at the revered 2022 World Series of Poker. In a thrilling showdown of wits, he emerged as the champion in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em / Pot-Limit Omaha Eight Max event, clinching an impressive prize of $686,242.
Continuing to dominate the tables, on October 25th, 2023, during the 2023 PGT PLO Series II, he reaffirmed his prowess by securing 1st place in the PGT PLO #6 – $10,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Dealer’s Choice event, seizing a formidable $182,000.
His consistency remained evident on September 30th, 2023, during the 2023 GGPoker.com & WSOP.com World Series of Poker Online. Despite narrowly missing the top spot, he secured 2nd position in the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, earning a commendable $176,369.
Similarly, on December 3rd, 2023, during the 2023 WPT World Championship, he showcased his skills once more by finishing 2nd in the $10,500 No-Limit Hold’em Eight Max event, adding $154,000 to his burgeoning winnings.
His latest endeavor unfolded on March 28, 2024, during the 2024 PGT PLO Series. Though his performance dipped slightly, securing 4th place in the PGT PLO #8 – $15,700 Pot-Limit Omaha event, he still earned a respectable $118,275, a testament to his enduring prowess on the felt.