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Updated: 2026.03.15

Lander Lijo Bereciartua is a professional poker player from Spain who has quietly become one of the most successful competitors in the high-stakes world. Originally from Gipuzkoa and now based in Cardiff, Wales, he is a familiar face at the biggest stops on the European Poker Tour and the World Series of Poker . Before he was a multi-million dollar winner on the live circuit, Bereciartua was an online crusher known for his incredible work ethic and ability to multi-table at the highest levels. As a consistent top-performer for Spain, he has built a reputation as a highly technical player who can hold his own against the world’s most elite professionals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Lander Lijo Bereciartua has total live earnings of nearly $3.7 million. He currently sits at 11th on the Spain All Time Money List. His career reached a historic peak in 2022 when he finished runner-up in the WSOP High Roller for a career-best score of $855,631.

Bereciartua is a prolific winner with a massive resume of deep runs across the globe. His standout results include a 15th place finish in the 2025 WSOP $50,000 High Roller for $107,514 and an 8th place finish in the 2025 WPT Cambodia Super High Roller for $36,095. He is also a consistent threat on the EPT circuit, recently taking 7th in the 2025 EPT Prague €5,000 Mystery Bounty for $34,839. His 2026 campaign has remained active with a 422nd place finish in the EPT Paris PokerStars Open for $3,053 as he continues to hunt for a major title.

Lander Lijo Bereciartua poker — Lander Lijo Bereciartua (credit: PokerNews photographer Manuel Kovsca)

Biography & Poker Background

Born in Spain and raised in the Basque Country, Lander Lijo Bereciartua did not take the traditional path to the high-stakes live circuit. He was actually an online poker specialist first, earning over $7 million in online tournaments before making a serious push into live events. Due to the regulation and tax laws in Spain, he decided to move to Cardiff, Wales, to continue his professional career in a more favorable environment. He says that the transition from clicking buttons on a screen to reading physical tells at the table was a challenge he enjoyed. He spent years grinding the mid-stakes online before his massive breakout in the Triton series proved he was ready for the world’s highest buy-ins. Known for being extremely humble and private, Lijo is part of a close-knit group of Spanish pros who travel the world together, pushing each other to stay at the top of the game.

Play Style & Strategy

Bereciartua is best known for his highly analytical and technical style of play. Because he has such a massive background in online poker, he is a master of “GTO” (Game Theory Optimal) strategies and rarely lets his emotions affect his decision-making. In his deep Triton and WSOP runs, observers noted his incredible patience and his ability to navigate through the world’s toughest fields without making major mistakes. While he can be very aggressive when the situation calls for it, he is generally seen as a patient and disciplined player who prefers to let his math-based strategy do the talking. He is very comfortable in 6-max and high-roller formats where short-handed play is common. This “balanced” approach—mixing cold logic with a fearless willingness to pull big bluffs, makes him one of the most respected Spanish players on the modern circuit.

Want to keep up with Lander Lijo Bereciartua as he competes in the biggest high-roller events across Europe and the United States in 2026? You can follow his career and see his latest results through these links: