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Belarmino De Souza is a professional poker player from Brazil who has rapidly become one of the most successful names in South American poker history. Known for his incredible focus and ability to compete at the highest stakes, De Souza spent years grinding the online tables before making a massive impact on the live global circuit. Currently ranked among the top ten on Brazil’s all-time money list, he has earned a reputation as a fearless player who can navigate the world’s toughest fields.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Belarmino De Souza has won over $4.4 million in live tournament earnings. His career changed forever in late 2025 when he made a historic run in the WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event in the Bahamas. He finished in 3rd place in that massive event, taking home a life-changing $4,000,000 score, which stands as one of the largest single cashes ever won by a Brazilian player.
In addition to his success in the Bahamas, De Souza is a regular at European Poker Tour (EPT) events. He has reached several high-profile final tables, including a 3rd place finish in the €5,000 Mystery Bounty event at EPT Monte Carlo and multiple top finishes at EPT Prague and EPT Cyprus. He is also a huge threat in the Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) world, recently winning a PLO Grand Slam event in Albania for nearly $49,000. His online career is just as impressive, with millions in winnings across major platforms where he competes against the best players in the world every day.
Biography & Poker Background
Belarmino De Souza was born and raised in Brazil, a country that has become a global powerhouse in the poker world. Like many of his fellow Brazilian pros, De Souza started his journey in the online poker streets, where he built his bankroll and learned the complexities of the game. He quickly rose through the stakes, eventually becoming a respected regular in high-stakes online tournaments. His transition to the live circuit was seamless, as he brought the same work ethic and mathematical approach to the physical table. His rise has been so impressive that he is now consistently listed alongside Brazilian legends like Yuri Martins and Andre Akkari on the national rankings.
Play Style & Strategy
De Souza is known for a highly aggressive and modern approach to poker. Coming from a heavy online background, his game is built on a deep understanding of ranges and situational math. He is particularly effective in High Roller formats, where the fields are smaller but the competition is elite. He is a very versatile player who is equally comfortable playing No Limit Hold’em or Pot Limit Omaha, often using his experience in mixed formats to find edges that other players might miss. At the table, he maintains a calm and professional presence, which helps him stay balanced during the high-pressure moments of a multimillion-dollar final table.
Social Media & Online Presence
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