Neymar Joins the Brazilian Poker Championship
Neymar plays in BSOP Winter Millions in São Paulo
Brazil, August 6, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Santos FC star Neymar Jr. took his poker hobby to the next level by entering the BSOP Winter Millions, a stage of the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) held at the WTC Sheraton São Paulo.
Three days of action and R$53,500 in winnings
Finishing in 29th place, Neymar walked away with R$53,500 after three intense days of play. As usual, the football star showed that poker is more than just a pastime for him.
A highly competitive tournament
- 129 players entered
- Only 31 made it to round 3
- Top prize: R$1.5 million
Neymar entered Day 2 with the second-largest stack of 1,155,000 chips, behind only Gil Morgensztern. He ended the night with 730,000 chips.
BSOP Winter Millions: a premier poker festival
The event featured over 60 tournaments in 9 days, attracting players from across Brazil and beyond, including:
- Cristian Aquino (2 golds, 1 silver)
- Will Arruda (1st circuit trophy)
- Kelvin Kerber, another standout champion
The event was sponsored by PokerStars, further boosting its prestige in Latin America.
🧠 “Play responsibly. If you’re struggling with gambling, don’t hesitate to seek help.”
🔗 Edited by: @_fonta
🌐 Source: www.zonadeazar.com