Felipe Darsa Boianovsky is a Brazilian professional poker player who has become one of the most successful names in South American poker history. Known in the digital world as “lipe piv,” he spent over a decade quietly crushing the highest stakes online before exploding onto the live high-roller scene. With a career defined by massive wins in both online and live arenas, Boianovsky currently sits near the very top of Brazil’s all-time money list.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of over $6.6 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Boianovsky is a true heavyweight in the global poker circuit. His biggest live score to date came in December 2025 at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas. He finished as the runner-up in the $150,000 Triton NLH 8-Handed event, taking home a life-changing $2,131,000.

Earlier that same year, he won the BSOP Millions in São Paulo, winning the $50,000 Super High Roller for $640,000 and taking 2nd place in the $100,000 Super High Roller Main Event for another $760,000. He also holds a 2nd-place finish from the 2024 EPT Monte Carlo €50,000 High Roller, which earned him $752,004.

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Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from Brazil, Boianovsky’s path to the top is a classic story of online dedication leading to live glory. He began his journey over fifteen years ago, originally focusing on cash games before shifting his attention to tournaments in 2016. Under his famous online handle “lipe piv,” he became a legend on PokerStars.

His most iconic moment came in May 2023, when he outlasted the best players in the world to win the $10,300 SCOOP Main Event. That victory earned him over $1 million and proved he was much more than just a local hero. This massive online success gave him the platform to travel the world and compete in the most expensive live tournaments on the planet, eventually leading to his current status as one of Brazil’s top three highest earners of all time.

Play Style & Strategy

Boianovsky is often praised for his calm demeanor and his ability to handle the “rollercoaster” nature of high-stakes poker. Having spent years playing millions of hands online, he has developed a highly technical and aggressive style that makes him a nightmare for opponents to read. He is a master of No Limit Hold’em, but his deep experience in high-buy-in events gives him a unique edge in understanding final table dynamics.

He is known for playing a very focused game, often describing his approach as “playing one hand at a time” regardless of whether he is the chip leader or the short stack. This mental resilience was on full display during his 2025 BSOP run, where he repeatedly fought back from the brink of elimination to claim multiple titles on home soil.

Social Media & Online Presence

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