The 3 Most Popular Latin American Poker Players of 2021 By Sounds and Colours | 11 January, 2021
Humberto Brenes dominated the professional poker scenery in Latin America for a long time. Apart from winning three World Poker Tour finales and two WSOP bracelets, the Costa Rican is a master showman who loves taking his game to the next level. And if you aren’t talking about his toy shark card protector, you’ll surely find Brenes’ colourful dressing style intriguing at the very least.
However, Brenes’ visibility decreased to a certain extent in the past few years as a fresh batch of LatAm poker pros made their presence felt. Latin American poker players currently hold a mere five WSOP bracelets but none from the Main Event. But the growing popularity of poker in South America has turned the region into a popular gambling hub for the locals and tourists alike. Apart from brick-and-mortar casinos, online operators have benefitted from the poker boom, and