Matias Gaston Carrera
Argentina
Matias Gaston Carrera is an Argentine poker player with three WSOP-related cashes totaling $27,350, including a final table at the 2016 APT Main Event in Punta del Este. His results indicate a focus on Latin American tournament circuits, though detailed career information is sparse.
Overview
Matias Gaston Carrera is an Argentine poker player known primarily through his appearances in WSOP and APT events in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Public records show three tournament cashes between 2016 and 2018, with his best result being a 7th-place finish in the 2016 APT Main Event.
Tournament Results
Carrera's recorded cashes come from events held at Enjoy Punta del Este Casino & Resort:
- December 6, 2018: WSOP Circuit Main Event – 22nd place out of 583 entrants, earning $4,170.
- December 2, 2016: APT Main Event – 7th place out of 697 entrants, earning $20,560.
- September 23, 2016: WSOP Circuit Event #5 – 45th place out of 438 entrants, earning $2,620.
These results place his total live tournament earnings at $27,350, with one final table appearance. No bracelet or ring wins are reported.
Online Play
A profile under the name "Gaston Carrera" on the Polish online platform Game Planet shows registration in August 2017 and over 19,000 hands played in "Hold'em Live Pro," with a net loss of approximately 3.47 million chips. It is unclear whether this account belongs to the same individual, but the name overlap suggests it may be an online alias.
Summary
While Matias Gaston Carrera has not achieved major international fame, his consistent cashes in Latin American stops of the WSOP Circuit and APT demonstrate a solid tournament player. Limited public information makes further assessment difficult.
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