Julian Rugna

Julian Rugna is an Argentine professional poker player known for his presence in Las Vegas tournament circuits. He has accumulated a steady stream of results since 2018, with several titles in major card rooms and consistent cashes at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Rugna has five WSOP cashes, with total earnings of $21,074. His best WSOP result came in 2019 when he finished 91st in the BIG 50 event for $8,539. Other notable WSOP finishes include a 13th place in the 2022 Tag Team event ($3,576), a 145th in the MINI Main Event ($4,738), and two cashes in 2023: 256th in the Gladiators of Poker ($2,610) and 244th in the $500 Freezeout ($1,611).

Rugna has won six titles in Las Vegas, split evenly between the Venetian and ARIA. In March 2022, he won the Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza Event #3 ($300 NL Bounty) via a three-way ICM deal, taking home $2,074 plus $900 in bounties. He also won three events at ARIA, most recently the ARIA Poker Classic 2026 Nightly NLH $300 on June 16, 2026, for $6,484. That victory marked his third-best live cash.

In 2026, Rugna continued to perform well. He finished 3rd in a $300 event at the Venetian DeepStack Showdown in March for $12,800. He also cashed in two events at the 2026 DeepStack Showdown series: a 7th place in Event #44 for $4,144 and a 5th place in Event #49 for $12,854 (following a five-way chop).

Rugna is described as aggressive and adaptable, particularly in late tournament stages. He excels at using position and chip depth to adjust his strategy, a common trait among successful modern tournament players. His results demonstrate a knack for deep runs and final tables in mid-stakes events.

With over $29,000 in live earnings in Las Vegas (not including WSOP), Rugna is recognized as a consistent force in the Argentine poker scene and a regular on the Vegas tournament grind.