Juan Miguel Tomé Perez
Spain
Juan Miguel Tomé Perez, known as 'Reggie', is a Spanish poker player who won the Estrellas Poker Tour Madrid main event in 2012, earning €70,619 after a three-way deal. He emerged as the first winner of the 2012 Estrellas Poker Tour season, defeating a field of 482 players.
Background
Juan Miguel Tomé Perez, often referred to by his nickname "Reggie," is a Spanish poker player who rose to prominence in the early 2010s. He was an active member of the Poker-Red forum, where he sold tournament packages to fellow forum members, including a satellite into the Estrellas Poker Tour Madrid that ultimately led to his biggest live cash.
Estrellas Poker Tour Madrid 2012 Victory
In January 2012, the Estrellas Poker Tour kicked off its season at Gran Casino Madrid. The €1,100 buy-in main event attracted 482 players, generating a prize pool of over €460,000. After four days of play, Tomé Perez reached the final table with a mid-sized stack, along with notable opponents such as Luis Rufas Acín, David Kolmberger, and Rubén Velasco Merino.
Throughout the final table, Tomé Perez played a patient, "lay low" strategy, while other players battled aggressively. He survived key hands, including a flip with pocket sevens against David Kolmberger's KQ, and later eliminated Luis Rodriguez with AQ vs AJ. The final three players—Tomé Perez, Luis Rufas, and David Kolmberger—reached a deal that guaranteed each a significant payout. Despite finishing third in chip count at the deal, Tomé Perez went on to win the tournament after defeating Rufas heads-up, securing the title and a €70,619 prize (the deal awarded Rufas the largest share at €88,512).
This victory made Tomé Perez the first champion of the 2012 Estrellas Poker Tour and a celebrated figure in the Spanish poker community, particularly among the Poker-Red forum members who had backed him.
Playing Style and Legacy
Tomé Perez is known for his steady, conservative approach, often waiting for strong hands before committing chips. His win at the Estrellas Poker Tour Madrid demonstrated his ability to outlast a large field and navigate a tough final table. While his live tournament results are limited to this major score, his victory remains a highlight of the early 2010s Spanish poker scene. He is regarded as a disciplined player who effectively managed his stack and capitalized on late-stage opportunities.
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