Antonio Velasquez

Antonio Velasquez is an American poker player who has participated in WSOP and WSOP Circuit events, as well as regional tournaments. His recorded live earnings amount to over $2,700 from a handful of cashes.

Velasquez has four WSOP-related cashes, all from WSOP Circuit events:

• January 2025: 156th place in WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant Event #5: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Gargantuan, earning $988.
• October 2024: 74th place in WSOP Online Circuit October Super Series Event #1: $100,000 NLH Mystery Bounty (MI/NV/NJ), earning $122.
• September 2024: 74th place in WSOP Online Circuit September Circuit Event #1: $100,000 NLH PKO (MI/NV/NJ), earning $320.
• January 2023: 30th place in WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant Event #1: $300 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack, earning $588.

His total WSOP earnings are $2,018.

In a $350 Big Stack Black Chip Bounty No Limit Hold'em event at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Velasquez finished 10th for $718. He was eliminated when his all-in with king-ten lost to Jorge Gomez's ace-queen, with Gomez hitting an ace on the flop and a queen on the turn.

While specific style details are scarce, Velasquez's results suggest a solid tournament player comfortable in both live and online formats. His deep runs in multi-field events indicate patience and adaptability, common among experienced grinders.

There is mention of an Antonio Vasquez (note spelling difference) winning multiple local tournaments at venues like Sideliners Grill and The Porch on Wilderness Oak. This may be the same individual, as spelling variations often occur in poker records. If so, Velasquez has also shown success in smaller live events, with six wins and over 5,300 points on the Free Poker Network.

There is no verifiable public information about Velasquez's personal background beyond his poker pursuits. He is based in the United States.