Alejandro Andres Lococo

Alejandro Andres Lococo, also known by his stage name "Papo MC", hails from Argentina and initially gained recognition as a rapper and MC before transitioning to professional poker. His nickname "El Loco" (The Crazy One) reflects his fearless and unpredictable style at the tables. Lococo became a PokerStars Ambassador, leveraging his musical background to connect with the poker community.

Lococo's first major poker breakthrough came at the 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event. He entered the final table as the second-largest chip stack with 83.7 million chips, behind only the eventual champion Koray Aldemir. In a pivotal hand, Lococo raised with 10♣10♠, Aldemir three-bet with 9♥9♦, and the flop came J♥J♣9♣. After a series of bets and checks, the river brought a 3♦, and Aldemir fired a large bet. Lococo called all-in for 46.1 million, but Aldemir showed nines full of jacks, eliminating Lococo in 7th place for a prize of $1,225,000. This result, his first WSOP cash of significant size, catapulted him onto the global stage. His earlier WSOP cash was a modest $3,654 in 2019.

Following his Main Event success, Lococo continued to build his resume with notable wins. In March 2022, he took down the €1,100 Eureka Prague Main Event for €417,820, his first live tournament victory after the WSOP. He also finished 39th in the 2022 WSOP Main Event for $214,200. In October 2023, he won the $5,150 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max event at EPT Cyprus for $102,292. Earlier, in 2020, he recorded a 23rd-place finish in the WPT World Online Championships for $19,200. These results demonstrate his consistency across different formats and buy-in levels.

Lococo's career reached new heights at the 2024 WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas. He entered Event #2: $1,000,000 Triton Million Invitational, a 96-player field with the highest buy-in of the series. After three days of intense play, Lococo defeated Benjamin Heath in heads-up action to claim the $12,070,000 top prize and his first WSOP gold bracelet. This score alone more than doubled his previous career earnings and made him one of the highest-earning Argentine players in history. The win also placed him 91st on the all-time money list and second on the Argentina all-time money list.

Lococo is widely regarded for his aggressive, attacking style, constantly applying pressure pre-flop and post-flop. He uses position effectively, often making continuation bets and large bluffs on the river. His deep-stack play is characterized by patience and adaptability, adjusting to opponents' tendencies. Off the table, he is described as humble and reserved, but at the table he exudes confidence. His nickname "El Loco" captures the unpredictability that makes him dangerous. In addition to poker, his musical background as "Papo MC" adds a unique dimension to his public persona.

Lococo continues to compete at the highest levels. In the 2025 WSOP Paradise, he cashed in Event #5: $250,000 Triton Invitational for $540,000 (13th place) and Event #11: $25,000 Super Main Event for $92,500. He also placed 3rd in the €10,300 EPT High Roller in Malta for €216,800 and 5th in the €10,200 EPT Barcelona High Roller for €61,100. As of 2025, his total live tournament earnings exceed $15 million according to PokerNews, while Hendon Mob reports $14,948,530. He holds 20 WSOP cashes, one bracelet, and a GPI rank of 2,372. Lococo remains a prominent figure in Argentine poker, inspiring a new generation of players from the region.