Ricardo Anibal Benedicto
Argentina
Ricardo Anibal Benedicto is an Argentine professional poker player with live tournament earnings exceeding $147,000. He first gained recognition by winning the Madero Experience in Buenos Aires in 2014, and has since recorded notable cashes in Las Vegas and Brazil, including a victory at Caesars Palace in 2023.
Early Success in Argentina
In April 2014, Benedicto won the Madero Experience at Casino Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires, earning ARS$52,360. The tournament had a buy-in of ARS$2,000 and attracted 100 players, with a total prize pool of ARS$190,400.
International Results
Benedicto has also found success abroad. In Las Vegas, he finished 6th in Event 19 (Low Roller) of the Goliath Phamous Poker Series at Planet Hollywood in 2023, winning $3,597. Earlier in the same year, he won a tournament at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, although specific details of that event are not available.
In Brazil, Benedicto was a finalist in the KSOP Rio de Janeiro Main Event Light in 2022, finishing 4th for R$12,350 (approximately $2,395). This was his seventh cash in Brazil, bringing his total Brazilian winnings to R$43,171.
Career Totals
As of 2022, Benedicto's live tournament earnings stood at $147,142. He continues to be an active presence in the Latin American poker scene.
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