Caroline Dupre
Brazil
Caroline Dupre is a Brazilian female poker player with over $355,000 in lifetime tournament earnings. She has made multiple cashes at the World Series of Poker and is known for her solid, aggressive style. Dupre is an inspiration for women in poker.
Early Life and Poker Beginnings
Caroline Dupre has been a professional poker player since 2010, initially competing in local Brazilian tournaments. She moved to Las Vegas for two years to hone her skills and gradually made a name for herself on the international stage.
Major Achievements and Highlights
Cruise Million Main Event Champion
In 2019, Caroline Dupre won the inaugural Cruise Million Brasil Poker Live Main Event, held aboard the luxury cruise ship MSC Splendida. The tournament attracted 712 entrants, with a total prize pool of R$1,424,000. She entered the final table with a massive chip lead and defeated Marcelo Asensio in heads-up play to claim the champion's prize of R$270,000 (approximately $55,000).
BSOP and WSOP Series
- BSOP (Brazilian Series of Poker): She has cashed multiple times in BSOP Main Events, including December 2018 (457th out of 3,230, R$5,150), July 2019 (97th out of 2,169, R$8,060), December 2021 (408th out of 4,115, R$6,300), and more. In July 2022, she finished 139th in the BSOP Main Event (R$7,170).
- WSOP (World Series of Poker): In 2019, she played the WSOP Main Event ($10,000 buy-in), finishing 1,037th out of 8,569 players for $15,970. She also cashed in other WSOP events: 2017 $1,500 Monster Stack (6,716 entries, 974th, $2,249), $2,620 Marathon (1,759 entries, 64th, $8,759); 2016 $1,500 Monster Stack (6,927 entries, 239th, $5,542), etc.
- WSOP Circuit: She has performed well in WSOP Circuit events as well. In October 2022, she finished runner-up in the Monster Stack Mystery Bounty at Unique Hotel (292 entries, R$40,180) and placed 13th in the same series' Ladies Event (88 entries, R$1,270). In September 2018, she won the WSOP Circuit Rio Ladies Event (88 entries, R$12,257).
Other Live Tournaments
- KSOP: In January 2022, she finished 23rd in the KSOP Main Event (642 entries, R$8,200).
- DeepStack Extravaganza: She won a six-max event at the DeepStack Extravaganza in Las Vegas.
- Online Results: In 2020, she won PokerStars' MicroMillions Event #14 ($11 Progressive KO), outlasting 21,587 entrants for $13,913 (including a deal), which was her largest online cash at the time.
Playing Style and Characteristics
Caroline Dupre is known for her tight-aggressive (TAG) style, leveraging position and exploiting opponents' weaknesses. She can apply pressure in key moments but also knows when to play conservatively. Her demeanor at the table is calm, and she maintains consistent performance, especially in long-duration tournaments.
Online and Streaming Experience
In 2020, due to the pandemic, she shifted to online poker and joined the 4bet Poker Team. She subsequently began streaming on Twitch under the handle "VaiPahOnde", sharing poker and casino game content. She emphasizes responsible gambling, does not exaggerate results, and interacts with her audience authentically.
Influence and Recognition
As a prominent female figure in the Brazilian poker scene, Caroline Dupre has broken gender stereotypes and is often hailed as a "Brazilian poker heroine." Through social media, she encourages more women to take up poker and serves as a role model for younger players due to her steady performances.
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