Poker player

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.

Career earnings: $ 63,80537 views

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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