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Pedro Garagnani is a Brazilian high-stakes poker sensation and one of the most successful online players in history. Known in the virtual world by his legendary handle “pvigar,” Garagnani reached the World No. 1 spot on the PocketFives rankings in 2021 and was named the Online Poker Player of the Year. Currently ranking 14th on Brazil’s all-time money list, he has successfully transitioned from an online “end boss” to a dominant force on the live high-roller circuit, capturing a Triton Poker title in 2023.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $3,038,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Garagnani has seen an meteoric rise in the live arena since 2022. His career-best live score of $469,000 was achieved in October 2023 at the Triton Monte Carlo $50,000 NLH 8-Handed event, where he finished 5th.
Garagnani has maintained a high-volume schedule of elite events through 2025 and into early 2026. His recent highlights include:
- August 2, 2023: 1st place in the Triton London $30,000 NLH Turbo Bounty for $459,000 (His first Triton title).
- July 9, 2025: 529th place in the WSOP $10,000 Main Event for $32,500.
- December 12, 2024: 279th place in the WSOP Paradise $25,000 Main Event for $50,000.
- June 2023: 4th place in the WSOP $5,000 6-Handed NLH for $289,819.
- December 2023: 16th place in the WSOP Paradise $5,000 Main Event for $90,000.
Combined with an estimated $11 million in career online winnings, his total poker net worth is believed to exceed $8 million as of 2026.
Biography & Poker Background
Hailing from Curitiba, Brazil, Pedro Garagnani is a product of the highly competitive Brazilian poker “stables.” He first gained international notoriety as “pvigar” on PokerStars and GGPoker, where he amassed over eleven six-figure scores from 2020 to 2021 alone. After conquering the online world, Garagnani stated in 2022 that his “next mission” was to achieve the same level of dominance in live poker—a goal he achieved within eighteen months.
Garagnani is often seen traveling and studying with fellow Brazilian superstars Bruno Volkmann and Yuri Martins Dzivielevski. This “Brazilian Storm” of high-stakes talent has redefined the technical floor of the global circuit. In August 2023, Pedro famously defeated Volkmann heads-up to win his first Triton Poker title in London, a moment he described as a career-defining validation of his transition to live play. Now a regular in $100,000+ buy-in events, he is widely considered one of the most technically proficient players representing South America.
Play Style & Strategy
Garagnani is renowned for a “highly clinical, solver-perfect, and relentless” play style. His strategy is built on a foundation of elite Game Theory Optimal (GTO) principles, which he honed during his years as the world’s top-ranked online player. He is particularly feared in Short-Handed (6-Max) and Turbo Bounty formats, where his ability to calculate complex ICM (Independent Chip Model) pressure is world-class.
His strategy revolves around:
- Aggressive Range Construction: Utilizing wider opening ranges than his peers to apply maximum pressure, especially in the middle stages of high-roller tournaments.
- Post-Flop Precision: His “pvigar” roots provide an edge in reading board textures and constructing balanced checking/betting ranges that are nearly impossible to exploit.
- Mental Stamina: A disciplined approach to the physical grind of live high-stakes travel, which he balances with a rigorous study routine alongside the 9-ine and 4bet stables.
Social Media & Online Presence
Follow the Brazilian “pvigar” as he continues to climb the global high-stakes rankings in 2026:
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