The 2025 season of the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) began in grand fashion. The opening stop, held in Costa do Sauípe from February 6 to 11, marked the start of the tour’s 20th anniversary celebration, delivering impressive attendance, strong international participation, and high-level competition.
Across six days, the festival registered over 3,000 entries across 25 events, including four Gold Tournaments, where winners received the exclusive 18K gold-plated Card Protector. The event once again proved why Costa do Sauípe is one of the most anticipated stops on the BSOP calendar.
Gabriel Medeiros Wins the Main Event
The spotlight among Brazilian players went to Gabriel Medeiros, from Santa Catarina, who dominated the final table of the Main Event (R$ 3,000 buy-in). With 764 total entries, Medeiros took the title and a R$ 330,000 prize, along with the prestigious Gold Card Protector, awarded to Gold Tournament champions.
Colombian and Argentinian Players Shine in the High Rollers
Colombian pro Carlos Serrano made headlines by winning the 2-Day High Roller (R$ 25,000 buy-in). He topped a field of 78 entries to take home R$ 465,000, the biggest prize of his career.
Compatriot Sebastian Fonseca also found success, winning the Grand High Roller (R$ 15,000 buy-in) with 172 entries, earning R$ 503,000. Meanwhile, Argentina’s Blas Suarez captured the R$ 10,000 2-Day High Roller title, claiming R$ 191,600.
Other Notable Winners
- Alexandre Arantes took down the Start-Up event (426 entries)
- Mário Santin won the 1-Day High Roller PKO
With a powerful opening to the season, BSOP 2025 is on track for a historic year, reaffirming its place as the most prestigious poker tour in Latin America — combining elite competition, global talent, and a celebration of two decades of poker excellence.
