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Maria Lampropulos is a world-class professional poker player from Argentina who has made history as one of the most successful women to ever play the game. Born in Greece and raised in Buenos Aires, she became a global sensation after winning two of the most prestigious titles in poker back-to-back. Known for her incredible poise and ability to stay calm under the brightest lights, Lampropulos has transitioned from a supporting fan on the rail to a dominant force that even the best male pros fear at the final table.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Maria Lampropulos has won nearly $4 million in live tournament earnings. She is most famous for her historic win at the 2018 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) Main Event. She outlasted a field of 581 players to win $1,081,100, becoming the first woman to ever win that specific title.
Just one year earlier, she pulled off another massive victory at the partypoker Millions Live in Nottingham. She defeated a massive field to take home the top prize of £1,000,000 (~$1,255,004). These two wins alone cemented her status as an elite player. While she is still hunting for her first World Series of Poker gold bracelet, she has dozens of cashes at the WSOP and has been a consistent winner on the European Poker Tour (EPT) , including a 2nd place finish in the Eureka Main Event for over $100,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1981, Maria Lampropulos didn’t start out as a poker pro. She originally studied and worked in business management in Argentina. Her entry into the poker world was actually through her former partner, fellow poker pro Ivan Luca . For years, she traveled with him and watched from the sidelines, learning the game by observing the best in the world. When she finally decided to start playing herself, she quickly proved she was a natural. Her background in business gave her a strong foundation for managing the risks and bankroll needed for professional play. Today, she lives in the UK and continues to travel the global circuit as one of Argentina’s top all-time money winners.
Play Style & Strategy
Lampropulos is known for a fearless and highly disciplined style of play. Unlike some aggressive players who rely on constant table talk, Maria is often quiet and stoic, giving nothing away to her opponents. She is an expert at “pot control” and knows exactly when to shift gears from being conservative to applying maximum pressure. Her victory in the PCA Main Event was a perfect example of her mental toughness; she remained unfazed while playing against some of the most aggressive young pros in the world, eventually outlasting them all through sheer patience and smart decision-making.
Social Media & Online Presence
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