Santiago Cañizares Wins Winamax La Timba Poker Event
Former Valencia goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares triumphs at Casino d'Andorra, earning WSOP Main Event invite amid celebrities like Jorge Lorenzo and.
Key Points
- Cañizares beat field including MotoGP's Jorge Lorenzo, YouTuber Jordi Wild, and poker pro Adrián Mateos (over €50M earnings).
- Event held in Casino d'Andorra's boxing ring setup, streamed to 79,000 on Twitch/YouTube.
- Winner secures invite to WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.
- Cañizares: 'Went in low-key, step by step, and won' after 6-year break.
Santiago Cañizares, the former Valencia CF goalkeeper, won the third edition of Winamax España's La Timba poker event at Casino d'Andorra, securing an invitation to the Main Event of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.
The tournament drew a crowd of celebrities and professionals, including MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo, YouTuber Jordi Wild, content creators Franco Tenaglia and Guanyar, entrepreneur Alberto Montalvo, and top poker players Adrián Mateos—who has amassed over €50 million in career earnings—and Leo Margets. Held in Unnic's Greenbox room inside a distinctive red boxing ring, the high-stakes game unfolded before spectators in VIP booths, with drinks flowing and cheers echoing through the evening.
Cañizares shared his triumph on El Partidazo de COPE, noting he hadn't played in six years. "I went in low-key, just aiming not to go out first. Step by step, I got the job done and won," he said.
The event also streamed online, attracting 79,000 viewers on Twitch and YouTube, where organizers highlighted poker as a test of mental skill. Winamax España arranged the matchup, which blended entertainment and competition for participants and fans alike.
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