"The first of those two seven-figure scores saw him take down the World Series of Poker Paradise $150,000 eight-max event for his third bracelet and nearly $3.1 million. Just ten days later, he emerged victorious in the Super High Roller Bowl X for another $1.1 million."
"With this win, Simao's career earnings ticked past the $17.7 million mark. This extended his lead atop the Brazilian all-time money list, giving him more than a $4.6 million lead over the second-ranked Yuri Dzivielevski."
"Simao overcame a field of 61 entries in event no. 8 of the U.S. Poker Open, earning $292,800 as the last player standing in the $15,000 no-limit hold'em affair. With this win, Simao's career earnings ticked past the $17.7 million mark."
"He also secured 234 PokerGO Tour points, moving him into fifth in the USPO series-long points race. Simao finished 17th in the 2025 Card Player Player of the Year race after his massive year on the circuit, with more than $7.3 million in POY earnings."
Joao Simao won event no. 8 of the U.S. Poker Open, defeating a 61-entry field to earn $292,800 as the last player standing in a $15,000 no-limit hold'em tournament. The victory pushed his career earnings past $17.7 million and extended his lead on the Brazilian all-time money list to more than $4.6 million over Yuri Dzivielevski. In 2025, he earned four titles across 13 final-table finishes, including two seven-figure scores at major high-roller events. In 2026, he reached three final tables so far, with this run as his best score to date. He also earned 234 PokerGO Tour points, moving into fifth in the USPO points race.
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