SiGMA Poker Tour Kicks Off in São Paulo—Who's In?
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The SiGMA Poker Tour (SPT) is making its first-ever stop in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 9-14. If you’re looking for big tournaments, fun vibes, and maybe a few famous faces, this is the place to be.
The action goes down at the Monte Carlo Poker Club and Hilton Morumbi, with the $250,000 GTD Main Event headlining the schedule. And for the first time in South America, players are getting a Hendon Mob Championship event.
Sounds like a solid way to kick things off, right?
Big Names, Bigger Hands
SPT is bringing some familiar faces to the tables. PokerNews ambassador and Game of Gold star Lukas "RobinPoker" Robinson is in the mix, along with ex-Liverpool star John Arne Riise, who’s been taking poker pretty seriously these days.
Also making an appearance? Jon Vlogs, a YouTuber with nearly 7 million subscribers, and Drea Karlsen, a Twitch poker streamer and SPT Ambassador.
Whether they’re crushing the tables or just hanging out, they’ll be part of the action.
The Hendon Mob LATAM Championship
After years of growing its global footprint, The Hendon Mob (THM) is making its Latin American debut on the SPT with the THM LATAM Championship on April 12-13. This $250 buy-in event gives players 25,000 starting chips and 30-minute levels, with unlimited re-entry for the first 10 levels.
Roland Boothby, Head of Partnerships for The Hendon Mob and Global Poker Index, shared his excitement:
“The entire Global Poker Index and The Hendon Mob team is thrilled to enter the Latin American market for the first time alongside the SiGMA Poker Tour. The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) live events are a key tool in connecting the international poker community with up-and-coming live events and tours.”
“SiGMA is renowned for its world-class conferences and networking events, and I have complete confidence in the ability of the SiGMA Poker Tour to seamlessly connect these elements with the international poker scene, particularly in the rapidly growing Brazilian market. We couldn’t be more excited to get the cards in the air for the inaugural Hendon Mob LATAM Championship in São Paulo!”
Win a Cape Town Million Package
The winner of the THMC LATAM Championship won’t just take home the title—they’ll also score a package to the THMC Cape Town Million later this year, courtesy of a new partnership with the Sunbet Poker Tour. The $2,000 package includes seven nights of accommodation, venue transfers, and a THMC Cape Town Million ticket worth R8,000 (flights not included).
Can’t Be There? No Problem
If you’re stuck at home, PokerNews has you covered with live updates from the Main Event. So, if you want to follow the deep runs, bad beats, and sick hero calls, they’ll be reporting straight from the floor.
What’s the Vibe?
SPT isn’t just about the cards—it’s about bringing poker and iGaming together. Expect a mix of serious competition and plenty of opportunities to meet people from all over the industry.
The tour was first announced at SiGMA Malta in November 2024, and now, it’s kicking things off in Brazil with five major events, big guarantees, and a packed schedule.
SiGMA Poker Tour São Paulo Schedule
| Date | Time | Buy-in | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 9 Apr | 7:00 pm | $100 | Opening Satellite to SPT Main Event |
| Thu 10 - Mon 14 Apr | 5:00 pm | $770 | SiGMA No Limit Hold'em - SPT Main Event Day 1A |
| Thu 10 Apr | 8:00 pm | $100 | Satellite to SPT Main Event |
| Fri 11 Apr | 2:00 pm | $770 | No Limit Hold'em - SPT Main Event Day 1B |
| Fri 11 Apr | 3:00 pm | $100 | Satellite to SPT Main Event |
| Fri 11 Apr | 8:00 pm | $770 | No Limit Hold'em - SPT Main Event Day 1C Turbo |
| Fri 11 Apr | 9:00 pm | Invite only | EGT Platinum Friday |
| Fri 11 Apr | 10:00 pm | - | Meet and Greet with the Ambassadors of SPT |
| Sat 12 Apr | 11:00 am | $770 | No Limit Hold'em - SPT Main Event Day 1D |
| Sat 12 - Sun 13 Apr | 2:00 pm | $250 | The Hendon Mob LATAM Championship Day 1 |
| Sat 12 Apr | 4:00 pm | $150 | No Limit Hold'em - SiGMA DIVAS |
| Sat 12 Apr | 8:00 pm | $770 | No Limit Hold'em - SPT Main Event Day 1E Turbo |
| Sun 13 Apr | 2:00 pm | - | SPT MAIN EVENT DAY 2 |
| Sun 13 Apr | 3:00 pm | $220 + $100 | No Limit Hold'em - SiGMA Mystery Bounty |
| Sun 13 Apr | 5:00 pm | - | The Hendon Mob LATAM Championship Day 2 and FT |
| Mon 14 Apr | 2:00 pm | - | SPT MAIN EVENT Day 3 and FINAL TABLE |
| Mon 14 Apr | 4:00 pm | $150 | No Limit Hold'em - Last Chance |
