Jose Carlo Paz Gutierrez

Jose Carlo Paz Gutierrez, also known as Jose Paz-Gutierrez, is a professional poker player from Santa Cruz, Bolivia. He is one of the first Bolivian players to achieve notable success in international live tournaments, particularly at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). With over $469,000 in total live earnings, he has become a symbol of Bolivian poker on the global stage.

Paz Gutierrez's best live cash came in October 2021 at the WSOP Event #19: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship. He finished in third place out of 62 entrants, earning $77,227. That final table included poker legends Phil Hellmuth (4th) and Stephen Chidwick (6th), with Anthony Zinno taking the title. This performance marked the highest payout of his career and put Bolivia on the poker map.

He has multiple WSOP cashes, including a 13th-place finish in the 2023 WSOP $1,500 Eight Game Mix (6-handed) for $10,074, and a 10th-place finish in the 2024 WSOP $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty for $20,100. As of 2025, he reached the final day of WSOP Event #77: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship, entering as the short stack among 15 survivors.

Paz Gutierrez has consistently cashed at the WSOP since 2009. Notable results include:

• 2024: 10th in $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty ($20,100)
• 2023: 13th in $1,500 Eight Game Mix ($10,074)
• 2023: 44th in $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo ($5,745)
• 2022: 45th in $1,500 The Closer ($3,394)
• 2021: 3rd in $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship ($77,227)

He has a total of 45 WSOP cashes and 4 final tables as of 2025.

Paz Gutierrez is known for his proficiency in mixed games, particularly at the WSOP. He has cashed in events such as Razz, Big O, Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, and Seven Card Stud variants. His deep runs in these complex formats demonstrate a strong technical foundation and adaptability, which are essential for success in mixed game tournaments.

As a Bolivian player, Paz Gutierrez has paved the way for future generations from his country. His consistent presence at the WSOP and ability to compete against top international players have made him a respected figure in the Latin American poker community. He holds the top spot on the Bolivia All Time Money List, with his earnings representing a significant milestone for poker in the region.