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Alfredo Leonidas is a legendary professional poker player from the United States who has been a consistent winner for over three decades. Known by his nickname “Toto” or sometimes “The Ripper,” he was born in the Philippines and later moved to California where he built his reputation as a high-stakes expert. Before he was a star at the poker table, Leonidas was a top-level pool player, a background that helped him develop the sharp focus and nerves of steel he is famous for today. As a WSOP bracelet winner, he is widely respected as one of the most talented mixed-game players of his generation.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Alfredo Leonidas has total live earnings of over $3.6 million. He has spent years as one of the top-ranked players on the California All Time Money List. His biggest single live win came in 2003 when he won the $9,800 Main Event of the United States Poker Championship for $388,080, defeating a final table that included some of the biggest names in poker history.
Leonidas is also a WSOP bracelet winner, capturing his first piece of gold in 2003 in the $1,500 Seven Card Stud event for $98,760. He has been a constant threat in major tournaments for decades, with a 3rd place finish in the 2002 WSOP Main Event for $550,000 and several deep runs on the WPT circuit. Even in 2026, he remains active in the Las Vegas scene, recently securing a 3rd place finish in a Limit H.O.R.S.E. event at the Orleans Hotel & Casino for $1,047.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1960 in Bacolod, Philippines, Alfredo “Toto” Leonidas moved to the United States and settled in Glendale, California. He first made a name for himself in the pool halls of Los Angeles, where his nickname “The Ripper” was earned for his ability to quickly defeat opponents. He transitioned to poker in the early 1990s and found immediate success in the California card rooms. Over the years, he has become known for his longevity in the game, staying competitive across multiple eras of poker. Whether he is playing in high-stakes cash games or major international tournaments, Leonidas has always been a player that his peers deeply respect.
Play Style & Strategy
Leonidas is best known for being a quiet and reserved player who lets his actions do the talking. He is a master of Mixed Games, meaning he is just as comfortable playing Seven Card Stud or Omaha as he is playing No Limit Hold’em. During his WSOP bracelet win, observers were amazed that he remained completely silent for the entire six-hour final table, showing no emotion regardless of the size of the pot. He uses a very disciplined and methodical approach, relying on the skills he learned as a pool player to stay patient and wait for the perfect moment to strike. This calm and steady style has made him one of the most difficult players to read in the world.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to see how “Toto” Leonidas is doing as he continues to add to his legacy in 2026? You can follow his career and see his latest results through these links:
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