Michael Souza

Michael Souza, an American poker player, has total live earnings of $1,141,829. His best live cash was $402,614 for a 4th place finish at the 49th WSOP in Las Vegas in June 2018. Souza also holds four WSOP Circuit rings.

Michael Souza: Live Tournament Participation

Michael Souza first recorded a live cash in February 2005. He finished 14th in the $1,060 No Limit Hold’em event at the WSOP Circuit in San Diego. He earned $2,015 for his performance.

In July 2007, Souza competed in the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em event. There, at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas, he placed 188th, and earned $51,398.

The following year, in July 2008, he participated in the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em event at the 39th WSOP in Las Vegas. This time, he finished 291st and added $32,166 to his poker earnings.

In July 2010, Souza played in the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em event at the 41st WSOP in Las Vegas. He secured 215th place and collected $48,847.

June 2011 saw Souza make a deep run at the 42nd WSOP in Las Vegas. He placed 8th in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event, earning $47,622.

His best live cash came in June 2018 during the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Millionaire Maker event at the 49th WSOP in Las Vegas. Souza achieved an impressive 4th-place finish, walking away with $402,614.

In a recent appearance, in September 2024, Souza participated in the $360 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty event at the MSPT Showdown Series in San Diego. He finished 3rd and earned $9,079.

Michael Souza’s 4 WSOPC Ring

• November 2005: $330 No Limit Hold’em – WSOPC Las Vegas ($41,555)
• March 2010: $340 No Limit Hold’em – WSOPC San Diego ($13,237)
• April 2011: $560 No Limit Hold’em – 6 Handed – WSOPC Caesars Palace, Las Vegas ($27,001)
• December 2012: $365 No Limit Hold’em – WSOPC San Diego ($12,718)