Raul Mestre biography
Raul Mestre is a Spanish professional, coach and entrepreneur who played a big role in the growth of poker in Spain. He was one of the country's top players in the early years of the European Poker Tour, reaching the final tables of EPT Prague in 2008 and EPT Barcelona in 2011, where he finished 4th for $351,524.
In November 2011 he won the International Federation of Poker World Championship in London, a $500,000 freeroll for 130 invited players, beating Victoria Coren heads-up for $250,000. He founded EducaPoker, one of the first European poker training schools, and for several years stepped back from live tournaments to focus on family, business and online cash games.
In February 2026 he joined PokerStars as an ambassador, won the Spin & Go Championship Live at EPT Paris for €92,539 and finished 7th in the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event. He has about $1.24 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Spain's Raul Mestre won the 2011 IFP World Championship, founded EducaPoker and returned to the EPT as a PokerStars ambassador in 2026.
Raul Mestre poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PokerStars Spin & Go Championship Live Paris | 1st | €92,539 |
| 2011 | IFP World Championship London | 1st | $250,000 |
| 2026 | EPT Monte Carlo Main Event | 7th | $150,883 |
| 2011 | EPT Barcelona Main Event | 4th | $351,524 |
| 2008 | EPT Prague Main Event | 8th | $92,106 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $1,200,000+.
Raul Mestre playing style
Mestre is a thoughtful, coaching-minded player with a strong fundamental no-limit hold'em game.
Business & sponsorships
Founder of the poker training school EducaPoker; PokerStars ambassador from 2026.
Why Raul matters
Raul Mestre was one of Spain's leading players in the early EPT era, founded the training school EducaPoker and returned to the live circuit as a PokerStars ambassador in 2026.
FAQ about Raul Mestre
What is EducaPoker?
A poker training school founded by Raul Mestre, one of the first in Europe.
What is Raul Mestre's biggest title?
The 2011 IFP World Championship in London, for $250,000.
How much has Raul Mestre won playing poker?
Raul Mestre has won $1,200,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Raul Mestre have?
Raul Mestre has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
