Sebastián Gayoso
Argentina
Sebastián Gayoso is an Argentine poker player who has achieved notable success in tournaments at the Casino Buenos Aires. He won the Madero Poker Bounty in September 2018 and has multiple top-three finishes in large-field events, including third-place finishes in the Godzilla DeepStack and the Maratón Experience. He is recognized as a consistent performer on the Buenos Aires poker circuit.
Early Career
Sebastián Gayoso is an Argentine poker player whose early career is marked by consistent participation in tournaments at the Casino Buenos Aires. While specific details of his early years are limited, his appearances in major local events highlight his steady presence in the Argentine poker scene.
Notable Tournament Results
Madero Poker Bounty Victory
On September 12, 2018, Gayoso won the Madero Poker Bounty at the Casino Buenos Aires. The tournament attracted 39 entries with a buy-in of ARS 5,000, creating a prize pool of ARS 161,850. Gayoso took home the top prize of ARS 65,387, defeating a field that included León Córdoba (2nd, ARS 40,220) and Julio Kim (3rd, ARS 25,896).
Godzilla DeepStack Third Place
In July 2019, Gayoso finished third in the inaugural Godzilla DeepStack at the Casino Buenos Aires. The event drew 549 entries (buy-in ARS 10,000) for a prize pool of ARS 4,556,700. Gayoso earned ARS 371,827 for his deep run, behind champion Maximiliano Essayan (ARS 852,103) and runner-up José Lesta (ARS 551,361).
Maratón Experience Third Place
Later that year, in the September edition of the Maratón Experience (September 13–24, 2019), Gayoso again placed third. The tournament featured 778 entries (buy-in ARS 3,500) and a prize pool of ARS 2,260,090. Gayoso collected ARS 208,380, with Dante Maino winning the title (ARS 463,092) and Sergio Dubcovsky finishing second (ARS 281,607). Notably, Gayoso was described as the “recent winner of the Bounty 6K” in the coverage, indicating a prior victory in another Bounty event at the same casino.
Recognition and Playing Style
Gayoso is known as a regular on the Buenos Aires poker circuit, frequently cashing in major tournaments at the Casino Buenos Aires. His results demonstrate a knack for deep runs in large fields, particularly in bounty and deepstack formats. While no specific playing style has been publicly analyzed, his consistent finishing positions suggest a balanced and patient approach suited to multi-day events. Gayoso remains a respected figure among local poker enthusiasts, though his achievements have not yet translated into wider international fame.
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