Georgios Sotiropoulos

Born in Athens and currently residing in Rhodes, Greece, Georgios Sotiropoulos began his poker journey as an accomplished online player under the alias "GeoManousos." His online success included a legendary victory in the PokerStars Sunday Million, which provided a foundation for his transition to live tournaments. His first live cashes came on the European Poker Tour, with a notable breakthrough in 2013 when he finished second in the EPT Prague Main Event for €700,000 after a heads-up deal with Julian Track. This result established him as a rising force in European poker.

Sotiropoulos became the third Greek bracelet-winner in World Series of Poker history. His first bracelet came in 2015 at WSOP Europe in Event #8: €1,100 No Limit Hold'em Turbo. In 2016, he added the Latin American Poker Tour Bahamas Main Event title for $308,220. His second bracelet arrived during the 2021 WSOP Online in Event #6: $200 FLIP & GO, and he followed that with a third bracelet at the 2021 WSOP in Las Vegas, winning Event #65: $1,000 Mini Main Event for $432,575 after defeating a field of 3,821 players. As of 2026, his WSOP profile lists four bracelets, reflecting continued success in subsequent series.

His WSOP results span multiple years, including deep runs in 2024 and 2025. In 2025, he cashed in multiple events, including an 8th-place finish in Event #3: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em ($57,051) and 12th place in WSOP Paradise Event #4: $50,000 High Roller Turbo ($125,000). At the 2026 WSOP, he recorded several cashes, including 22nd in Event #51: $10,000 Mystery Bounty ($25,980) and 47th in Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller ($25,978).

Sotiropoulos's largest career cash came at the 2023 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Outlasting a field of 3,835 entrants in a tournament with a $40 million guarantee, he finished runner-up for $4,167,246, sharing the final table with Chris Moorman, Ben Heath, and Andrew Lichtenberger. He also cashed in the 2025 WPT World Championship (188th, $19,600). His total WPT earnings exceed $4.18 million.

Beyond the WPT, he has consistently performed in high-roller events. At Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju in 2026, he placed 34th in a $25,000 event for $44,000. Other notable high-stakes results include 12th in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $50,000 High Roller Turbo ($125,000) and 26th in the 2025 WSOP $25,000 High Roller ($61,882). His ability to compete in the highest buy-in tournaments underscores his elite status.

Sotiropoulos is respected for a balanced, theory-driven style that combines deep technical knowledge with sharp exploitative adjustments. He is known for his mastery of Independent Chip Model (ICM) calculations, which gives him a decisive edge in high-pressure final table scenarios. His game is characterized by extreme versatility: he navigates high-variance turbo events as adeptly as deep-stack high-roller championships. Discipline, mental fortitude, and consistent preparation are core tenets of his approach, enabling sustained success over more than a decade.

Sotiropoulos remains an active competitor on the global circuit. In 2024, he cashed in several WSOP events, including 19th in Event #52: $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em ($28,414) and 11th in Event #85: $1,000 Flip & Go ($10,483). He also participated in the 2024 WSOP Paradise series. In 2025, he added multiple cashes at the WSOP and WSOP Paradise, with a highlight 8th-place finish in the $5,000 8-Handed event. His 2026 season includes cashes in the Triton series, WSOP Europe, and multiple WSOP Las Vegas events, demonstrating that he continues to compete at the highest level. With total live earnings surpassing $8.7 million, Sotiropoulos stands as a titan of Greek poker and a respected figure worldwide.