Turbo Tournament
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Hyper Turbo
Hyper Turbo
A tournament structure with extremely short blind levels typically 3-5 minutes and often antes from the first level, de…
Turbo Tournament
Turbo Tournament
In practice, it forces players to make decisions in a shorter time frame, unable to wait patiently for good hands like …
Turbo Blind Structure
Turbo Blind Structure
A tournament blind structure where blind levels increase very quickly typically 3-5 minutes to force aggressive play an…
Blind Level Jump
Blind Level Jump
In poker tournaments, a blind level jump is an increase in the blind amounts that skips one or more intermediate levels…
Fast Forward
Fast Forward
A poker variant or tournament structure that accelerates the game, often through reduced time per hand or automatic fol…
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Nicasio Juan Toranzo
Argentina
Nicasio Sanchez Toranzo is an Argentine online poker player known for his success on PokerStars under the screen name 'NICA-TUCUMAN'. He scored a runner-up finish in the Sunday Million in December 2013 for over $190,000 and has multiple five-figure wins in turbo tournaments.
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Cameron Chen
Australia
Cameron Chen, Australian Chinese poker player, world ranking 19894, career total prize over $160,000, known for online tournaments.
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Mario Luiz Mentrop
Brazil
Mario Luiz Mentrop is a Brazilian professional poker player with over a decade of experience, known for his tournament exploits and coaching. He has cashed in multiple BSOP and WSOP events, including a win at the KSOP Kings Turbo in 2026. Beyond the felt, he operates a coaching platform and runs medical diagnostics businesses.
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Rafael De Oliveira Saad
Brazil
Rafael De Oliveira Saad is a Brazilian professional poker player known for consistent cashes in the BSOP series and a specialty in turbo tournaments. He earned his largest live cash of R$48,530 in the 2018 BSOP Main Event and became a two-time champion at the KSOP online poker South America series. As a member of Suits Poker Team, he plays under the nickname "Tiozão."
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Nicos Ioannou
United Kingdom
Nicos Ioannou, also known as 'LOTSandLOTS', is a UK-based professional poker player sponsored and mentored by Badbeat.com. He specializes in online multi-table tournaments, achieving early success with multiple final tables and wins. His current focus is building his bankroll to compete in WSOP bracelet events in Las Vegas.
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Vladimír Olešnan
Slovakia
Vladimír Olešňan is a Slovak professional poker player who has found success in live tournaments at King's Resort, including winning a €150 Night Turbo tournament for €2,755. He also reached the final table of the 2022 European Poker Sport Championship, finishing among the top 23 out of 1,437 entries.
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Scott Idsinga
United States
Scott Idsinga is an American professional poker player best known for winning a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 2021. He has built a reputation for his aggressive, high-energy style, particularly in turbo and bounty tournaments.
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Nerses Keshishyan
United States
Nerses Keshishyan is an American poker player who has participated in WSOP Circuit events, including a $400 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo tournament at Bicycle Casino, where he secured a cash finish. While detailed records of his career are limited, his involvement in live tournaments highlights his competitive presence in the poker community.
