Will Joao Simao be able to win another Super High Roller Bowl?

In October, the prestigious Super High Roller Bowl XI series will take place in Las Vegas. Joao Simao is in great shape—can he claim another victory?

In October, the world’s top poker professionals will once again gather in Las Vegas: the prestigious Super High Roller Series will take place at PokerGO Studio in ARIA Resort & Casino. The main event will be the Super High Roller Bowl XI with a $103,000 buy-in in No-Limit Hold’em, as well as a similar Pot-Limit Omaha tournament—both events are expected to attract the elite of the global poker scene. Special attention is on Brazilian player Joao Simao, who has been showing impressive results at the biggest venues in recent months. Super High Roller Series Schedule: Key Dates and Tournaments The series kicks off on October 3 with the SHRB PLO Milestone Satellite ($10,300), offering a chance to enter the main events at a more affordable price. A few days later, there will be a $25,000 buy-in tournament in a mixed NLH/PLO format. On October 5, the Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV begins—a Pot-Limit Omaha tournament with a $103,000 buy-in. Three days later, on October 8, the series’ main event starts—the Super High Roller Bowl XI in No-Limit Hold’em, also with a $103,000 buy-in. Both of these events are scheduled for three days, with 60-minute levels on Day 1, increasing to 75 minutes on subsequent days. Players who register in advance will receive a $3,000 discount on both six-figure buy-in tournaments. The series will conclude with two No-Limit Hold’em tournaments with $25,000 buy-ins, taking place on October 9 and 10. Full Super High Roller Series Schedule October 3: $10,300 SHRB PLO Milestone Satellite October 5: $103,000 Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV (Pot-Limit Omaha) October 8: $103,000 Super High Roller Bowl XI (No-Limit Hold'em) October 9: $25,000 NLH October 10: $25,000 NLH Super High Roller Bowl History: Champions and Prize Pools The Super High Roller Bowl is one of the most prestigious tournaments for high-stakes professionals. Over the years, buy-ins have been as high as $500,000 and $300,000, making the tournament accessible only to a select few. Throughout its history, the tournament has crowned some of the most renowned players of the modern era. In 2022, Daniel Negreanu claimed victory, winning $3,300,000 after defeating Nick Petrangelo heads-up. In 2023, Isaac Haxton secured his second SHRB title, earning $2,800,000. The following year, in 2024, Seth Davies defeated Spanish high roller Juan Pardo to take home $3,200,000. In the most recent edition, in 2025, Brazilian Joao Simao beat Jason Koon, a future Poker Hall of Famer, and won $1,100,000. This victory marked the beginning of an incredible run of success for Simao. Joao Simao: The Road to the Top of High Roller Poker After his triumph at the 2025 Super High Roller Bowl, Joao Simao continued to gain momentum. He won his first Triton title and then captured his third WSOP bracelet at WSOP Paradise 2025. The following year, at WSOP 2026, Simao added a fourth bracelet and a $1,400,000 prize for winning the $50,000 High Roller PLO event. In August 2026, Simao made headlines again on the world stage, winning the $200,000 Triton Invitational at Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II and taking home the top prize of $7,200,000. This is the largest win in Brazilian poker history. To cap off the series in South Korea, he chopped the $150,000 Anniversary Special, earning another $2,500,000. Joao Simao’s Biggest Achievements in Recent Years 2025: Winner of Super High Roller Bowl XI ($1,100,000) 2025: First Triton title and third WSOP bracelet (WSOP Paradise) 2026: Fourth WSOP bracelet and $1,400,000 in $50,000 High Roller PLO 2026: Winner of $200,000 Triton Invitational ($7,200,000) 2026: Chopped first place in $150,000 Anniversary Special ($2,500,000) Format and Features of the Super High Roller Series Tournaments The series’ tournaments are designed for professionals and experienced players ready to compete at the highest stakes. Buy-ins of $103,000 and $25,000 mean only the most successful and well-known members of the poker community take part. The schedule includes both No-Limit Hold’em (NLH) and Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO)—the two most popular formats among high rollers. Each main event lasts three days, allowing players to showcase strategic depth and not rely solely on aggressive play. Day 1 features 60-minute levels, and from Day 2 onward, levels increase to 75 minutes, giving more room for maneuvering and complex decision-making. To encourage early registration, organizers offer a $3,000 discount, which is especially relevant for regular series participants. Full Table of Super High Roller Bowl Winners and Prizes in Recent Years Year Winner Prize Runner-up 2022 Daniel Negreanu $3,300,000 Nick Petrangelo 2023 Isaac Haxton $2,800,000 — 2024 Seth Davies $3,200,000 Juan Pardo 2025 Joao Simao $1,100,000 Jason Koon What This Means for PPPoker Club Players The Super High Roller Bowl series events are a great example of how discipline, strategic thinking, and constant improvement allow players to reach new heights. Even if you don’t play at such high stakes, the experience of professionals like Joao Simao can be a source of inspiration and motivation for your own poker development. For PPPoker club members, it’s especially useful to follow the formats and structures of such tournaments: deep stacks, long levels, and a variety of disciplines—all of this can be implemented in club games to improve quality and increase interest in poker. And participating in club satellites and regular tournaments can be the first step toward bigger achievements. Finally, watching top professionals play at the Super High Roller Series helps you better understand current trends in poker, which is important for developing your own strategy and succeeding in PPPoker club games.