Marcio Peixoto

Marcio Peixoto is a Brazilian poker player who has been active on the tournament circuit since at least 2019. His name suggests Brazilian roots, and he has been referred to as a "brasileiro" in Portuguese-language coverage. While his early career details are sparse, his cashes span from local events to the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Peixoto's first recorded cash came in October 2019, winning a Run It Up Reno event for $2,682. He also earned a 9th-place finish at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Poker $400 No-Limit Hold’em in a field of 1,029 entrants, taking home $5,690.

In WSOP events, Peixoto has shown consistent participation:

• 2023 WSOP Colossus (Event #70): Finished 498th out of 18,188 entrants.
• 2024 WSOP Colossus (Event #70): Finished 1,696th out of 19,303 entrants.
• 2024 WSOP Kickoff Freezeout: Finished 166th out of 3,485 entrants.
• 2025 WSOP Colossus (Event #19): Finished 278th out of 16,301 entrants.

In 2026, Peixoto advanced to Day 2 of the WSOP Event #1 ($550 Mini Mystery Millions) with 345,000 chips after surviving a field of 4,579 entrants in Day 1D.

Notable Moment: Dealer Role in Historic Bad Beat

One of Peixoto's most notable appearances at the WSOP was not as a player, but as the dealer during a historic hand in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship. The hand, played in 2-7 Triple Draw, saw Bryce Yockey suffer a devastating bad beat against Josh Arieh. Peixoto was praised for his professionalism during the hand, which went viral and was discussed by poker legends Daniel Negreanu and Nick Schulman.

While specific details about Peixoto's playing style are limited due to lack of extensive hand histories, his deep runs in large-field WSOP events suggest a solid, disciplined approach. His results indicate proficiency in no-limit hold'em, with occasional forays into mixed games.

Marcio Peixoto represents the many skilled Brazilian players who compete on the global stage. His dual role as a dealer and player highlights his deep involvement in the poker community.