Joao Vieira

João Vieira is a Portuguese professional poker player born July 27, 1989, on the island of Madeira, who played professional basketball as a point guard for CAB Madeira in Portugal's first division before retiring from the sport in 2010. A four-time WSOP bracelet winner, his bracelets include the 2019 $5,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em, the 2022 $50,000 High Roller, the 2023 GGPoker $25,000 Super High Rollers Championship, and the 2025 $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller. His lifetime tournament earnings exceed $24 million.