Andres Vasquez is a Colombian professional poker player currently residing in Sydney, Australia. He is a prominent figure on the international circuit, particularly active in the Asia-Pacific region, and is currently ranked 11th on the Colombia All-Time Money List.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $913,000, Vasquez has established himself as a highly consistent and successful competitor. His career reached a major milestone in 2026, where he achieved several deep runs in prestigious Asian festivals.
Top Career Results:
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$171,781 for his career-best live cash in a major international tournament.
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$74,826 (NT$ 2,400,000) for a 3rd-place finish in the Baby Superstar Challenge at the APT Taipei 2025.
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$39,558 for winning the WPT Australia $550 Action Clock event in September 2022.
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$32,565 for a runner-up finish in the UltimateStack at the Venetian DeepStack Championship Poker Series, Las Vegas (June 2025).
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$26,441 for a 3rd-place finish in the Turbo High Roller at WPT Cambodia 2025.
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$25,826 (₩37,350,000) for a 5th-place finish in the High Roller – Single Day at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic 2026.
Vasquez is currently ranked #752 in the Global Poker Index (GPI) and remains a top-10 force in the Colombian national rankings. For a full breakdown of his statistics, you can view the Andres Vasquez Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Colombia, Andres Vasquez moved to Australia, where he became a key member of the “Los Parceros” poker community. He credits his success to the support of his family, particularly his wife Laura, and his coach Francis.
Over the last few years, Vasquez has transformed into a “global grinder,” splitting his time between major stops in Las Vegas, Barcelona, Taipei, and Jeju. In early 2026, he demonstrated exceptional consistency at the APT Jeju Classic, recording three separate cashes, including a final table appearance in the high-stakes Single Day High Roller.
Play Style & Strategy
Vasquez is known for a high-intensity, aggressive tournament strategy that excels in “Action Clock” and “Turbo” formats. His victory in the WPT Australia Action Clock event showcased his ability to make quick, high-pressure decisions, a trait that has served him well in the fast-paced high-roller events of the Asian circuit.
During his 5th-place finish at the 2026 APT Jeju High Roller, he demonstrated elite endgame composure, navigating through a field of 179 entries that included several regional champions. His tactical flexibility—shifting from the patient approach required for World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Events to the calculated aggression needed for high-buy-in High Rollers—makes him one of the most versatile and dangerous Colombian players currently active on the global circuit.




















