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Ramón Colillas is a Spanish professional poker player who became a global sensation in one of the greatest “Cinderella stories” the game has ever seen. A former minor league football player and gym owner, Colillas turned a free tournament entry into a multi-million dollar victory that changed his life forever. Now a prominent member of Team PokerStars, he has evolved from a local grinder to one of Spain’s most successful and consistent high-stakes professionals, currently sitting at the top of his country’s all-time money list.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $6.5 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Colillas is a giant of the Spanish poker scene. His career was defined in early 2019 when he won the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) in the Bahamas. Outlasting over 1,000 players, he claimed a staggering $5,100,000 first-place prize.
Far from being a “one-hit wonder,” Colillas has consistently performed on the biggest stages. In 2021, he made a massive run in the WSOP Main Event, finishing in 14th place for $380,050. He also holds a prestigious 7th-place finish in the 2022 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event for $131,691 and a 4th-place finish in a 2021 WSOP $5,000 8-Handed event for $158,972. In the 2025 season, he continued to add to his legacy with a deep run in the EPT Barcelona Main Event, finishing 32nd for $35,276.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from the small village of Puig-reig in Barcelona, Colillas’ first passion was football. He played in minor leagues and studied physical education, but his athletic career was cut short by a serious knee injury. While recovering and running a local gym, he began focusing more on poker, eventually winning a “Platinum Pass” through a Spanish leaderboard. This pass gave him a free seat in the $25,000 PSPC, where he famously arrived as a humble player and left as a world champion. Despite the fame and $5 million payday, he remains a grounded figure who values his roots, often traveling the circuit with his girlfriend and staying close to the Spanish community that supported his rise.
Play Style & Strategy
Colillas is known for his exceptional composure and his background in physical training, which gives him the stamina needed for long tournament days. While he describes himself as originally self-taught, he has since mastered the technical and mathematical side of the modern game. His style is patient but opportunistic; he is a master of navigating “short-stack” situations, a skill he credits to his years of grinding heads-up games online. He is often praised for his mental toughness, rarely letting bad beats or high-pressure moments affect his decision-making. His ability to adapt from small-stakes Spanish games to the world’s most elite Super High Roller fields has made him one of the most respected ambassadors for Spanish poker.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Ramón Colillas as he continues his 2026 run in the EPT and World Series of Poker? You can track his latest stats and tournament deep runs here:
