Felipe Ramos biography
Felipe "Mojave" Ramos grew up in São Paulo and made his name as a pot-limit Omaha expert and strategy writer for Brazilian poker magazines. He was sponsored by partypoker, Full Tilt Poker and Lock Poker, and joined Team PokerStars in 2015 alongside André Akkari.
He became the first Brazilian to win a WSOP Circuit event, in South Africa, and has made WSOP final tables in pot-limit Omaha. In 2013 he won a Super High Roller in his home city for $100,000. He also lost significant sums held on Full Tilt Poker and Lock Poker when those sites collapsed.
Ramos is a friend of footballer Neymar Jr., to whom he taught poker; Neymar invited him to the 2015 Champions League final and visited him at the 2015 WSOP Main Event. Ramos has about $3.9 million in tournament earnings and has been among the top three on Brazil's all-time money list.
Career summary
São Paulo's Felipe "Mojave" Ramos is a pot-limit Omaha specialist, Brazil's first WSOP Circuit champion and Neymar's poker teacher.
Felipe Ramos poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | São Paulo Super High Roller | 1st | $100,000 |
| 2015 | WSOP Main Event | 136th | $46,890 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $3,900,000+.
Felipe Ramos playing style
Ramos is a pot-limit Omaha specialist with a creative, aggressive style that also serves him well in no-limit hold'em.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player and former strategy writer for Brazilian poker magazines.
Why Felipe matters
Felipe "Mojave" Ramos grew up in São Paulo, became Brazil's first WSOP Circuit champion and taught poker to his friend Neymar Jr.
FAQ about Felipe Ramos
What is Felipe Ramos' nickname?
Mojave.
What is Felipe Ramos' connection to Neymar?
He is a friend of Neymar Jr. and taught him to play poker.
How much has Felipe Ramos won playing poker?
Felipe Ramos has won $3,900,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Felipe Ramos have?
Felipe Ramos has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
