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Apolinar “AP Louis” Garza, known to the poker world simply as Lou Garza, is an elite American professional poker player and one of the most charismatic forces on the modern high-stakes circuit. A two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, Garza is celebrated for his technical mastery of Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and his “swag-heavy” table presence. Hailing from Texas, he has transitioned from a WSOP Circuit ring winner to a global star, amassing over $5.7 million in live earnings. Whether it’s proposing to his wife after a million-dollar win or dismantling the world’s best in High Roller fields, Garza remains a top-tier threat and a fan favorite through 2026.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $5,739,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), AP Louis Garza is a titan of the high-stakes scene. His career reached a historic peak in June 2023 when he won the WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship for a massive $1,309,232. Proving his status as a PLO specialist, he secured his second gold bracelet in 2025 by winning the WSOP $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed event for $1,302,233. Garza has maintained elite form through early 2026, recording consistent scores in the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and major regional championships. His immense success in the world’s toughest fields contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $7.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship (1st – 1st Bracelet) | $1,309,232 |
| 2025 | WSOP $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed (1st – 2nd Bracelet) | $1,302,233 |
| 2021 | Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $5,250 NLHE (2nd) | $674,285 |
| 2021 | PGT Poker Masters $25,000 PLO (2nd) | $236,500 |
Biography & Poker Background
Hailing from Roma, Texas , AP Louis Garza is the personification of the “Texas Grit” in modern poker. He first established his technical foundation on the regional circuit, winning a WSOP Circuit Ring in Dallas in 2018. Garza burst into the global spotlight at the 2022 WSOP, where he famously finished 10th in the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship. Known for his flair, often wearing sleeveless denim, jewelry, and Christian Dior shades, Garza is equally famous for his romantic side; he spontaneously proposed to his girlfriend, Carla, on the WSOP stage minutes after winning his first bracelet in 2023. Today, he is a resident of Las Vegas and a key figure in the PokerGO Tour, recognized as one of the best technical PLO players of his generation.
Play Style & Strategy
Garza is renowned for a “highly aggressive, high-variance, and technical” play style. While he is proficient in No-Limit Hold’em, his greatest edge is in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), where his ability to hand-read and navigate complex board textures has led to multiple seven-figure scores. Strategically, he is a proponent of “maximum pressure” and is not afraid to fire massive triple-barrel bluffs against world-class pros, a tactic he famously used against Ben Lamb during his 2025 bracelet win. His approach in 2026 continues to emphasize technical fearlessness and exploitative adjustments, making him a perennial threat in any High Roller or mixed-game championship.
Social Media & Online Presence
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