Erik Olivo
Italy
Erik Olivo is a poker player from Slovenia, focusing on live tournaments, with total career earnings of approximately $253,391. He has been runner-up in two major events, including the 2026 GGMasters and the 2025 WSOP Circuit Main Event.
Player Profile
Erik Olivo is a Slovenian poker player primarily focused on live tournaments. According to WSOP.com data, his career total earnings amount to approximately $253,391, with 2 final tables and at least 4 in-the-money finishes. He has demonstrated competitiveness in international events, particularly active in medium-to-large tournaments.
Major Results
- 2026 GGMasters $150, $1M GTD (February 15, 2026): 2nd place out of 8,132 entrants, prize $113,126.
- WSOP Circuit - Card Casino Event #7: NLH CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN EVENT (August 7, 2025): 2nd place out of 822 entrants, prize €120,700.
- WSOP Circuit - Card Casino Event #11: MIX NLH/PLO (August 8, 2025): 17th place out of 135 entrants, prize €1,182.
- WSOP Online #7: BIG 25 Mystery Bounty - $100K Top Bounty (March 5, 2023): 271st place out of 113,459 entrants, prize $1,007.
- IPO Main Event 550€ (April 30, 2019): 201st place out of 2,844 entrants, prize €1,230.
Tournament Record
Erik Olivo's tournament record shows he achieves good results across various event sizes. The detailed record (sorted by date) is as follows:
Career Highlights
Erik Olivo's career highlights occurred in 2025 and 2026, where he secured two major runner-up finishes consecutively. The $113,126 prize from the 2026 GGMasters is his single largest career payout. Additionally, he has made multiple in-the-money finishes in WSOP Circuit side events and demonstrated versatility in mixed games (e.g., NLH/PLO). His earlier results include an in-the-money finish in the 2019 IPO Main Event, indicating long-term consistent performance.
Playing Style & Approach
Based on limited public information, Erik Olivo employs a tight-aggressive (TAG) style, emphasizing hand selection and positional advantage. His ability in deep-stacked phases allows him to stand out in large player fields. As a representative of the new generation of Slovenian poker players, he focuses on the game itself with minimal off-table exposure.
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