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Argentine citizen
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Born (date and place of birth)
February 15, 1982 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Residence (current location)
Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Year started playing poker
2002 (started playing online poker)
Age when started playing
Started serious poker involvement at age 20
Year turned professional
Around 2005 (transitioned to professional poker with live tournament participation)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2005, €500 No Limit Hold’em tournament at Paris Aviation Club, won €19,200
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Introduced to poker by Gabriel Nassif, a Magic: The Gathering friend who gave him access to an online account
First important tournament
2005, Limit Hold'em tournament at Paris Aviation Club, did not cash; followed next day by winning No Limit Hold’em event at same club
Main motivation for turning pro
Greater opportunities to make money in poker compared to Magic: The Gathering; driven by ambition and desire to win, not just money
Initial bankroll
Started online poker with access to $850 PlayMoney from Gabriel Nassif’s PartyPoker account
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught from online resources starting 2002; substantial experiential learning through live tournaments early in career
First sponsor/backing
Team PokerStars Pro (contract ended mid-2010s)
Total live tournament winnings
Over $26 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple wins including two LAPT Main Events (2010), one EPT London High Roller (2010), and 2024 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event
Number of final tables
At least 60+ final tables in major live tournaments
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$3,445,807 for 2nd place at 2023 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series London
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2022, Event #67: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em)
WSOP cashes (number)
79
Best WSOP Main Event result
Cashes in Main Event including 496th in 2007 and 89th in 2008
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Notable finishes with high prize money in Triton Super High Roller events in 2023
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple notable high roller final tables and cashes, including $212,000 and $106,000 buy-in Triton events
Poker team
Former Team PokerStars Pro; sponsored by Americas Cardroom (ACR) until early 2025; signed with WPT Global as of August 2025
Highest stakes played
High roller tournament buy-ins up to $212,000+
Notable high stakes sessions
Played in high-stakes cash games including streamed games but no detailed profit figures publicly available
Country ranking
Ranked #1 in Argentina for poker tournament earnings
All Time Money List position
Among top 60 globally on all-time money list; No.1 in Argentina
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Notable peak in 2023 with multiple seven-figure cashes; consistently active since mid-2000s
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold’em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments in high roller and super high roller formats, plays online as well
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Primarily full ring and 8-max tournaments; also experienced in 6-max events
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha in tournaments; some Super Turbo Bounty events
Specialization limits
Competes in buy-in ranges from mid hundreds to over $200,000+
Online rooms where plays
Previously PartyPoker, PokerStars, Americas Cardroom (ACR)
Favorite casinos/locations
Monte Carlo Casino, Aviation Club Paris, venues on Triton Poker circuit, major global poker venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Brash and aggressive playing style, known for bold and fearless moves
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for aggressive trapping and occasional bluffing consistent with high-level tournament play
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Intuitive with focus on winning over money jumps; values glory and spotlight, less focus on ICM
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to different opponents and conditions, with strategic aggression
Playing strengths
Reading opponents, aggressive strategy, tournament final table composure
GTO strategy usage
Not known as strict GTO player; controversy over GTO Wizard usage denied as real-time assistance
Poker software usage
Uses poker software for coaching others, not confirmed for live play assistance
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Multiple televised tournament appearances including EPT and Triton Poker coverage
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, Poker.org, and Chip Race podcast interviews
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest on The Chip Race podcast and Poker Stories podcast
Facebook (account link)
Facebook profile "Nacho (Jose Ignacio Barbero)"
Posting frequency in social media
Active social media presence with regular posts during tournaments and events
Type of content in social media
Tournament updates, personal fitness routines, poker insights, coaching promotions
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Current sponsor WPT Global (as of August 2025); formerly Americas Cardroom and PokerStars
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
PokerStars Pro until mid-2010s; Americas Cardroom until April 2025; new WPT Global contract in August 2025
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
WPT Global ambassador since August 2025
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Provides coaching, reportedly was coaching students during controversial GTO Wizard incident
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in poker industry publications and online media including PokerNews and CardPlayer
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
2024/2025 controversy regarding alleged use of real-time GTO software during ACR play; denied and cleared by investigation
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
Denied cheating despite controversy involving GTO Wizard usage; no charges or penalties confirmed
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Public dispute with Americas Cardroom leading to end of sponsorship in April 2025
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Faced criticism from poker community regarding GTO Wizard controversy
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Denied wrongdoing, explained use was for coaching students, cleared by ACR internal investigation
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely recognized as Argentina’s top poker player and a respected high roller worldwide
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Two-time Latin American Poker Tour champion (2010), EPT London High Roller Champion (2010), WSOP bracelet winner (2022), multiple seven-figure cashes in super high roller events
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Argentina’s all-time money leader; Top 60 all-time globally by live earnings
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Credited with raising profile of Argentine and Latin American poker players internationally
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Established as one of the greatest Latin American poker players with sustained success over nearly two decades
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influential in growing poker presence in Argentina; active ambassador roles and social media influencer
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2022 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | Event #67: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em | 10000 | 1 | 587,520 | | | |||| 2007 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | Main Event | | 496 | 25,000 | | | |||| 2008 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | Main Event | | 89 | 64,000 | | | ||||
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2024 | Monaco | EPT | Monte-Carlo Casino | €50,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 50000 | 1 | 1,165,633 | | | |||| 2010 | UK | EPT London | | High Roller | | | 870,082 | | | ||||
Triton Poker Series
2023 | UK | Triton Poker Super High Roller | London | $212,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max | 212000 | 2 | 3,445,807 | | | |||| 2023 | Monaco | Triton Super High Roller | Monte Carlo | $106,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max | 106000 | 2 | 2,190,000 | | | |||| 2025 | South Korea | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series | Jeju | $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 100000 | 7 | 946,000 | | |