Joao Simao biography
João Simão is a Brazilian professional who first rose to No. 1 in the PocketFives online rankings and won SCOOP titles and a dozen partypoker Powerfest events as a partypoker ambassador. He won his first World Series of Poker bracelet in a 2021 WSOP Online event for $206,075, and in 2022 added a second in a $5,000 mixed pot-limit Omaha and no-limit hold'em event for $686,242, making him only the second Brazilian with multiple bracelets.
He then moved to the very top of the high roller circuit. In December 2025 he won a $150,000 Triton event at the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas for $3,067,000 and his third bracelet, and the same month he won a no-limit hold'em event at the Super High Roller Bowl. In June 2026 he won the $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha at the WSOP for $1,368,700, his fourth bracelet. In September 2026 he won the $200,000 Triton Invitational in Jeju for $7,250,000, the largest score in Brazilian poker history, and chopped the $150,000 10th Anniversary Special for $2,510,000. A month later he finished 2nd in the Super High Roller Bowl PLO for $775,000.
Simão is Brazil's all-time leading money winner, with more than $30 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Four-time WSOP bracelet winner João Simão is Brazil's all-time money leader, with a record $7.25 million Triton win in 2026.
Joao Simao poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Triton Jeju $200,000 Invitational | 1st | $7,250,000 |
| 2026 | Triton Jeju $150,000 10th Anniversary Special | 1st | $2,510,000 |
| 2026 | WSOP $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $1,368,700 |
| 2025 | WSOP Paradise $150,000 Triton No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $3,067,000 |
| 2022 | WSOP $5,000 Mixed PLO/No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $686,242 |
| 2021 | WSOP Online $1,111 Caesars Cares (online) | 1st | $206,075 |
| 2026 | Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV | 2nd | $775,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $30,000,000+, plus 4 WSOP bracelets.
Joao Simao playing style
Simão is an elite all-round high roller, equally strong in no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha, known for staying composed under pressure.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player; former partypoker ambassador.
Why Joao matters
João Simão rose from No. 1 online player to Brazil's all-time live money leader, with four WSOP bracelets and a record $7.25 million Triton win in 2026.
FAQ about Joao Simao
How many WSOP bracelets does João Simão have?
Four: in 2021, 2022, at the 2025 WSOP Paradise and in 2026.
What is João Simão's biggest win?
The $200,000 Triton Invitational in Jeju in 2026, for $7,250,000, the largest score ever by a Brazilian player.
Who is Brazil's all-time leading poker money winner?
João Simão.
How much has Joao Simao won playing poker?
Joao Simao has won $30,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
