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Ivan Luca is a famous professional poker player from Argentina who is known for being one of the best players his country has ever produced. He started playing online under the name “negriin” and quickly moved up to the biggest live tournaments in the world. Luca has won millions of dollars and holds a special place in history as the first person from Argentina to win a World Series of Poker bracelet.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament winnings of over $7.8 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Luca is a top name on the global circuit. His biggest win happened in 2015 when he won a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the World Series of Poker . He beat more than 2,000 people to take home $353,391 and his first gold bracelet.
Luca has also had huge success in high roller events. In 2023, he finished 6th in the $100,000 Ultra High Roller at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas for his career-best cash of $555,000. He also won $494,080 at the 2016 PCA in a $50,000 event and $433,504 in Malta during the EPT in 2015. One of his most unique stories happened in 2016 when he played against his girlfriend, Maria Lampropulos, for the title at the Eureka Rozvadov Main Event. He ended up winning that event for €106,186.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Punta Alta, Argentina, Luca is a true self-made player. He began his journey playing online poker from his home in Argentina and slowly grew his bankroll until he could compete in live games. He eventually moved to Europe to play on the European Poker Tour circuit more easily.
His win at the World Series of Poker was a huge moment for his home country. For many years, no one from Argentina had been able to win a bracelet, but Luca finally broke that streak at just 23 years old. Today, he lives in London and continues to travel the world to play in the most expensive poker games available.
Play Style & Strategy
Luca is known for being a very aggressive and fearless player. He is not afraid to put his opponents in tough spots and often plays a style that is hard to predict. Because he started as an online player, he has a very strong understanding of the math and technical parts of the game.
People who play against him often talk about how calm he stays, even when the pots are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. He is very good at reading other players and knowing when they are weak. Whether he is playing a small tournament or a super high roller, he brings the same level of focus and pressure to the table.
Social Media & Online Presence
You can follow Ivan “negriin” Luca as he plays in the biggest tournaments of 2026 by checking his profiles here:
