Manuel Carvalho

Manuel Carvalho is a Portuguese poker professional known for his consistent results in European Poker Tour (EPT) events and his ability to perform at high-stakes tables. his live tournament earnings exceed $1 million.

Carvalho's first major live cash came in 2024 at EPT Monte Carlo, where he won the €2,200 NLH Deep Stack for €112,720. He followed this with a third-place finish in the €10,200 NLH Mystery Bounty at EPT Monte Carlo 2025, earning €152,600. In February 2025, he placed 7th in the WPT Prime Cambodia Championship for $37,500. His career-best result to date is third place in the €25,000 EPT High Roller at EPT Monte Carlo 2026, earning €452,850.

Carvalho has developed a strong record at EPT Monte Carlo, finishing in the money in three consecutive years (2024-2026) in high buy-in events. In 2026, he entered the final day of the €25,000 High Roller with the fifth-largest stack among 12 finalists and eventually finished third, earning his largest career payday. The tournament attracted 200 entries, creating a prize pool of €4,802,000.

While specific playing style details are not publicly documented, Carvalho's consistent deep runs in large-field tournaments suggest a solid, well-rounded game. His ability to navigate through 1,000+ player fields (e.g., EPT Main Events) and high-roller events indicates adaptability and strong tournament fundamentals.

Carvalho's live tournament winnings are supplemented by online results, including a reported best online cash of $437,671 on WPN in October 2025. His total live earnings include multiple six-figure scores, with the majority coming from EPT and WPT events.