Leo “Leeortz” Ortega

Leo Ortega, also known as “Leeortz,” is an American cash game poker player, musician, philanthropist, and software enthusiast from Austin, Texas. He has also appeared on Poker At The Lodge.

Leo Ortega: Early Life

Leo Ortega was born in Houston, Texas. He pursued a bachelor’s degree in business administration at The University of Texas at Austin from 1993 to 1997. It was followed by a Master of Business Administration from Saint Edwards University from 2000 to 2002. With over 21 years of experience, he currently serves as an Enterprise HCM Account Executive at Paylocity. He specializes in enterprise software sales and consulting.

Leo Ortega’s Poker Journey Poker At The Lodge

Leeortz debuted on November 16th, 2023, in PATL Episode 389. He participated in a $5/$10 +$10 (BB) No Limit Hold ’em game with Andrew Neeme, Michael Ely, Big Daddy Chaz, and others. Leeortz ended the night down $395.

He achieved his best live cash on February 8th, 2024, during PATL Episode 418. Leeortz played in another $5 / $10 – $10 (BB) No Limit Hold ’em game alongside T1000, Skull Mike, Hai, and others. He earned a significant $8.2K. 

Leeortz faced his biggest loss on March 8th, 2024, in PATL Episode 431. Engaging in a $5/$10 _ $10 (BB) No Limit Hold ’em game with Doug Polk, Pier Papadia, Florida Bill, and others, he lost an astounding $11.4K. 

His most recent appearance was on April 13th, 2024, during PATL Episode 446. He dropped a staggering -$7.7K after sitting down with Chris Sestito, Travo, Blender Boy, and others. They played a $5/10 No Limit Hold ’em game.