Michael Rodrigues

Michael Rodrigues, a professional poker player from Portugal, has amassed over $1.3 million in recorded tournament earnings. His career is marked by consistent success in both World Series of Poker (WSOP) and European Poker Tour (EPT) events, particularly in mixed-game variants.

Rodrigues earned his first WSOP bracelet in 2023, winning Event #1,500 Badugi for $144,678. He also finished runner-up in the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better in both 2023 ($160,418) and 2026 ($156,863). Other notable WSOP final tables include a 3rd place in the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship (2023, $139,048) and a 2nd place in the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Eight Max (2026). As of 2026, Rodrigues has 84 WSOP cashes totaling $944,000, with one win and six final tables.

On the European Poker Tour, Rodrigues finished 2nd in a €5,150 No-Limit Hold'em Six Max event at EPT Paris in February 2023 ($76,505). He also cashed in the 2019 EPT Barcelona Main Event (5th place for approximately €200,000, though exact figures not provided in search results). His overall live earnings include $73,389 from EPT Main Events combined.

Rodrigues is known for his versatility in mixed games, excelling in variants like Pot-Limit Omaha, Big O, and lowball games. His deep runs in Omaha and Triple Draw events highlight his adaptability and technical skill.

In the 2026 WSOP, Rodrigues consistently cashed in multiple events, including a 2nd place in $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Eight Max ($156,863) and a 11th place in $1,500 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw ($10,445). He also cashed in the $1,000 Tag Team event ($1,154) and the $1,500 Millionaire Maker ($3,022).

• Total live earnings: $1,325,998
• Total cashes: 87
• WSOP bracelets: 1
• WSOP final tables: 6
• WSOP cashes: 84
• EPT final tables: 2 (including the Paris runner-up)