Guido Ruffini
Argentina
Guido Ruffini is an Argentine professional poker player who gained international recognition with an 8th-place finish in the 2012 LAPT Punta del Este Main Event for $20,080. He has since amassed over $30,000 in live tournament earnings across WSOP, APT, and BSOP events, showcasing his consistency on the global stage.
Early Career and Breakthrough
Guido Ruffini emerged on the international poker scene in 2012 when he deep-ran the PokerStars.net Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) Punta del Este Main Event. He entered the final table as the second-largest stack with 1,259,000 chips, eventually finishing 8th out of 375 entries for $20,080—his largest career cash to date.
Major Tournament Results
- 2012 LAPT Punta del Este – 8th place, $20,080 (buy-in $2,300)
- 2015 APT Mantra Resort & Spa Casino – 32nd place, $5,340 (Main Event, buy-in $2,500)
- 2016 APT Sortis Hotel – 61st place, $2,680 (Main Event, buy-in $1,500)
- 2018 BSOP City Center Iguazu – 80th place, $1,370 (Main Event, buy-in $750)
- 2025 WSOP Event #61: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout – 257th place, $1,424
Playing Style and Reputation
While detailed strategy analysis is scarce, Ruffini is known for a solid, disciplined approach that allowed him to compete against a field of 375 in the LAPT final table. He demonstrated aggression when needed, as seen in a hand against Francisco Baruffi Neto where he fired multiple streets with a flopped pair of tens. His consistent cashes across different series (WSOP, APT, BSOP) reflect adaptability and a steady presence in the Latin American poker circuit.
Legacy
Guido Ruffini represents the growing influence of Argentine poker players on the international stage. With lifetime earnings over $30,000, he has proven his ability to perform in both regional and global events, inspiring a new generation of players from his home country.
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