Yerickson Josue Banchs Sanchez

Yerickson Josue Banchs Sanchez is a poker player from Venezuela who competes under the flag of Bolivia, as recorded by WSOP.com. He has been active in both live and online tournaments since at least 2022, accumulating over $16,000 in live earnings and 19 cashes across various series.

Banchs Sanchez’s best recorded result came in October 2022, when he finished 3rd in the WSOP Circuit - Unique Hotel WSOPC Event #5: No-Limit Hold'em Main Event, earning R$21,426 (~$4,000). He also cashed in the 2023 WSOP Online #8: $108 Bounty Hunters SummerSlam NLH, placing 31st out of 6,354 entrants for $1,686.

In 2025, he demonstrated strong form in Latin American events. At the BSOP Brazilian Series of Poker - Windsor Barra Hotel, he finished 64th in the R$3,000 Main Event for R$7,490. Later that year, he became the chip leader on Day 1A of the KSOP online poker RJ Main Event, bagging 462,500 chips and positioning himself as a contender for the title.

• WSOP Circuit - Unique Hotel (Oct 2022): 3rd place in Event #5: No-Limit Hold'em Main Event – R$21,426
• WSOP Online (Jul 2023): 31st in Event #8: $108 Bounty Hunters SummerSlam NLH – $1,686
• BSOP (Jun 2022): 64th in R$3,000 Main Event – R$7,490
• KSOP online poker RJ (2025): Chip leader on Day 1A of the R$3,000 Main Event (final result pending)

While specific details about his playing style are not widely documented, his deep run in the WSOP Circuit Main Event (3rd place) and consistent cashes in large-field tournaments suggest a balanced, adaptive approach. His ability to build a big stack in the KSOP Main Event indicates strong early-stage aggression and table awareness.

As one of the few Venezuelan-born players active on the international circuit, Banchs Sanchez represents a growing poker presence in South America. While still early in his career, his results at WSOP and BSOP events signal potential for further success.