Francisco Benitez

Francisco Benitez is a Uruguayan professional poker player who has established himself as one of South America's top talents. Known online as "Tomatee", Benitez has accumulated over $3.5 million in live tournament earnings, making him the all-time money leader from Uruguay according to The Hendon Mob. He is ranked 653rd on the All Time Money List and has been recognized as GPI National Player of the Year for Uruguay.

Benitez began his poker journey online, where he won a SCOOP title in 2021. Later that same year, he finished as runner-up to Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel in a 2021 WSOP Online event, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest levels.

EPT Barcelona Double (2022)

Benitez's breakout live performance came at the 2022 PokerStars EPT Barcelona festival, where he won two high roller events in the span of two days. On August 9, he took down the €10,200 Mystery Bounty for €114,080. The very next day, he entered the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, which attracted 50 entries for a €1,200,500 prize pool. After a heads-up ICM deal with Argentina's Ramiro Petrone, Benitez secured the title and €341,565, with Petrone earning €306,705 for second place. This victory earned him another EPT spadie trophy and cemented his reputation as a high roller specialist.

World Series of Poker (WSOP) Results

Benitez has multiple WSOP cashes, including deep runs in the Main Event. In 2022, he finished 14th in the $50,000 High Roller for $80,000. In 2024, he finished runner-up in Event #97: $3,000 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha for $260,403. Other notable results include a 20th place in the 2025 $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship ($48,190) and a 34th place in the 2023 WSOP Europe €10,350 Main Event (€35,500).

Triton Poker Series

Benitez has also competed in the Triton Poker Series, accumulating $376,000 in earnings from three cashes at the 2023 Triton Monte-Carlo festival. His best result there was a 9th place finish in the $100,000 NLH 8-Handed event for $288,000.

Benitez is known for his aggressive and adaptable playing style, particularly in high roller events. He excels in high-pressure situations, as demonstrated by his back-to-back victories at EPT Barcelona. His ability to navigate complex ICM deals and make strategic adjustments has been key to his success.

Under the alias "Tomatee", Benitez has won a SCOOP title and finished runner-up to Erik Seidel in a WSOP Online event. He is a formidable presence on the virtual felt, with numerous deep runs in major online tournaments.