Neil Suarez

Neil Suarez is a poker player from the United States who has competed in live tournaments primarily in the United Kingdom. Despite limited public exposure, he achieved a notable result at the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe, which represents the majority of his recorded earnings.

Suarez's recorded live tournament earnings stand at $47,728 across five cashes. His largest cash came in September 2009, when he finished sixth in Event 1 (£1,000 No-Limit Hold'em) at the World Series of Poker Europe, earning £21,700 (approximately $35,775). Other notable results include a fourth-place finish in the 2010 GUKPT London Event 6 ($5,356) and a ninth-place finish in the 2009 European Championships Event 8 ($4,297). He also cashed in the 2009 WSOPE Event 1 for $35,775, giving him a World Series of Poker final table appearance.

The 2009 WSOPE £1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event attracted 608 entries, creating a prize pool of £608,000. Suarez entered the final day third in chips with 217,500. During Day 2, he was involved in several dramatic hands. In one hand, he doubled through Ganesh Bathmanathan when his pocket fours held against Bathmanathan's queen-ten, hitting a four on the river to survive. Later, he doubled again against Adnan Alshamah, hitting a flush on the turn after being all-in with a dominated hand. Suarez eventually finished sixth when his pocket fours ran into Fabien Dunlop's pocket kings, earning £21,700.

Based on reports from the 2009 WSOPE, Suarez demonstrated an aggressive style, often moving all-in when ahead or applying pressure. He was described as talkative and confident, exhibiting a "business face" after big pots. His ability to double up in key spots suggests a willingness to take calculated risks.

While Suarez has not maintained a high-profile tournament career, his achievement at the WSOPE remains his most significant mark. He is an example of a player who made a splash on the international stage despite limited recorded results.