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Florencio Campomanes is a Filipino professional poker player and a legendary figure in the Asian circuit, currently ranked 5th on the Philippines All Time Money List. A former real estate professional who transitioned back into the game, he is widely celebrated as the first Filipino champion of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT).
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Florencio Campomanes has total earnings of $2,434,048. His career reached a historic peak in early 2020 during the PokerStars Red Dragon Manila, where he outlasted 669 entries in the Main Event to win a career-best PHP 13,815,070 (~$270,402). This victory followed a runner-up finish just days prior in the PHP 500,000 Super High Roller for PHP 3,600,000 (~$70,400).
Throughout 2025, Campomanes has maintained an elite presence at the tables, recording over $230,000 in live cashes. Notable recent results include a 3rd place finish in the PHP 500,000 APPT Manila Super High Roller for PHP 1,770,000 (~$30,911) and a 5th place finish in the NTD 15,000 APT Taipei National Cup for NTD 1,113,300 (~$35,818). He also demonstrated his range on the global stage during the 56th World Series of Poker (WSOP ), recording five separate cashes in Las Vegas.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Parañaque, Philippines, Campomanes spent 13 years as a poker professional before briefly retiring in 2018 to establish a real estate business. However, his “recreational” return to the felt proved legendary when he captured the 2019 APPT Manila Main Event title for PHP 11,092,500 (~$214,700).
He holds a unique place in competitive history, sharing a name with the late FIDE President Florencio Campomanes, though he has carved his own path as a master of the card table. Currently residing in Manila, he is a regular fixture in high-stakes festivals across Asia, including the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Triton Poker Series, where he recently placed 6th in a $2,000 Triton Jeju event for $16,188.
Play Style & Strategy
Campomanes is known for a dominant and high-pressure play style, famously summarized by his philosophy of being “all about winning the thing”. He is particularly dangerous when holding a chip lead, as seen during his Red Dragon and APPT victories where he used massive stack leverage to eliminate multiple opponents in rapid succession.
Described as an “old school” player who prioritizes momentum and psychological reads, he possesses the technical depth to navigate elite modern fields. His strategy involves calculated gambling when he can afford the variance, combined with a calm demeanor that allows him to regain control during volatile heads-up matches. This blend of aggression and resilience has made him one of the most respected “closers” in the history of Filipino poker.
