Jose Miguel de la Guardia

Jose Miguel de la Guardia has been active in the poker scene since 2008. In 2009, he finished runner-up in Event #8 (buy-in €1,000) of the DOM Classics 2009 held at Holland Casino in Amsterdam, Netherlands, earning €34,225. The event was won by his countryman José Severino, and both were invited to a PokerStars party in Buenos Aires, where they forged a friendship with Argentine player Nacho Barbero.

According to official WSOP.com data, de la Guardia has cashed 40 times in WSOP Online series, made 6 final tables, and accumulated total earnings of $215,914. His best single online cash was $20,000, from a fifth-place finish in the 2026 WSOP Circuit Hilton Panama Main Event. Other highlights include 340th place in a $600 Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack event ($1,200), 1,350th in the $550 Mini Mystery Millions ($806), and others.

de la Guardia has a WSOP Circuit championship ring, with the specific event mentioned in a BluffCentral report. In 2025, the WSOP Circuit landed in Panama City for the first time, held from November 6 to 16 at the Hilton Hotel. de la Guardia and José Severino served as local representatives, promoting the growth of poker in Panama.

• de la Guardia has a close relationship with fellow countryman José Severino; the two have frequently competed side by side in international events and are considered the 'twin stars' of Panamanian poker.
• The successful staging of the 2025 WSOP Circuit Panama stop marked the rise of the Central American poker market. As a local icon, de la Guardia attracted significant attention from Latin American players.
• His active participation in the 2008 PokerStars River Plate party showcased his charisma and community influence.