Javier Gomez

Javier Gomez is a Spanish professional poker player who has been active on the live tournament circuit since at least 2013. With total recorded live earnings exceeding $2.5 million, he has established himself as a consistent performer in major events worldwide. His career highlights include a World Poker Tour title and a runner-up finish in a WSOP event.

Gomez’s biggest career win came in July 2017 when he took down the $5,000 Main Event at the CPPT V – The Venetian, earning $561,349. Earlier, in December 2015, he won the WPT Prague Main Event for $190,347, securing his first WPT title. This victory also earned him 800 WPT points and contributed to his total WPT earnings of $250,797 across seven cashes.

Gomez has 26 WSOP cashes totaling $522,000, with two final tables. His best WSOP result came in June 2024 when he finished runner-up in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $273,581. He also placed 5th in the $1,500 Bounty event in 2018 for $65,851, and has cashed in the WSOP Main Event (2022, 1,175th for $15,000).

On the European Poker Tour, Gomez has seven cashes totaling over $501,000, including a 5th-place finish in the €25,750 High Roller at PokerStars Championship Monte Carlo in 2017 ($334,085) and a 5th-place finish in the EPT Malta Main Event in 2015 ($224,226). He also placed 2nd in a €10,200 Eight-Max event at PokerStars Championship Barcelona in 2017 for $165,672.

Gomez is known for a balanced and aggressive style, with a strong ability to adapt to different formats and stakes. His deep runs in both high rollers and large-field main events demonstrate his versatility. He remains a respected figure in the Spanish poker community and continues to compete on the international circuit.