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Alejandro Andres Lococo
Alejandro Andres Lococo, widely known by his stage name “Papo MC,” is an Argentinian freestyle rapper, world-class poker professional, and one of the most charismatic figures in the modern game. A World Series of Poker bracelet winner, Triton Million champion, and official CoinPoker ambassador, Lococo has made history as the first player to successfully bridge the gap between international battle rap stardom and the pinnacle of high-stakes poker.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $15,924,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Lococo sits at number 2 on Argentina’s all-time money list, trailing only Nacho Barbero. His career-defining score of $12,070,000 came from his historic victory in the 2024 Triton Poker Series Million Invitational at WSOP Paradise. Lococo is a WSOP bracelet winner and a two-time deep runner in the WSOP Main Event, finishing 7th in 2021 for $1,225,000 and 39th in 2022. He has continued his elite form into 2025 and 2026, recently finishing 3rd in the EPT Malta High Roller for $253,656. His massive tournament scores contribute to an estimated poker net worth of over $15 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1991 in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Lococo’s first rise to fame was not at the felt but on the stage. As “Papo MC,” he became a legend in the Spanish-speaking freestyle rap world, winning the Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos Argentina in 2016. His transition to poker began as a competitive hobby that quickly turned professional. Lococo gained global recognition in 2021 when his high-energy persona and fearless play captivated the WSOP Main Event broadcast. Formerly a PokerStars Team Pro, he has proven to be much more than a celebrity participant, evolving into a technical powerhouse capable of beating the world’s best. Despite his poker success, he remains active in the music world, balancing high-stakes travel with his life as a father and a cultural icon in South America.
Play Style & Strategy
Lococo is renowned for a creative, exploitative, and high-intensity play style that he likens to a freestyle rap battle. While he has studied modern theory, he famously declares himself a “non-solver guy,” relying instead on feel, energy, and psychological pressure. His strategy is characterised by massive, polarising bluffs - most notably his legendary six-bet bluff in the 2022 Main Event - and an uncanny ability to read an opponent’s physical discomfort. He utilises his background as a professional competitor to stay calm during multi-million dollar pay jumps, often thriving in spots where more theory-driven players feel the ICM pressure most acutely. His approach revolves around trusting creative intuition over solver output, a philosophy that has produced some of the most memorable moments in recent tournament poker history.
CoinPoker Ambassador
Alejandro Lococo is an official ambassador for CoinPoker , the cryptocurrency-based online poker platform. One of the most recognisable personalities in the game, Lococo brings his Triton Million pedigree, WSOP bracelet credentials, and larger-than-life table presence to a platform built around high-stakes crypto-native poker.
Social Media & Online Presence
Video Highlights
Callum Jury is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
