KSOP GGPoker Iguazú: Boracchia, Santista, and Katavich Claim Titles on Action-Packed Saturday

The fourth day of the KSOP GGPoker Iguazú poker festival was a busy one, with multiple tournaments reaching their conclusion and crowning new champions. Argentinian player Felipe Boracchia took down the Freezeout event, while Marcos Martins, known as "Santista," won the Turbo 500, and Hernando Lacayo emerged victorious in the Kings Turbo.

Freezeout Champion: Felipe Boracchia

The Freezeout tournament saw a strong turnout, with a total of 71 entries competing for the title. Ultimately, it was Argentina's Felipe Boracchia who emerged victorious, securing his first trophy of the stage after previously cashing in the Rio de Janeiro edition. Boracchia navigated the field to claim the top prize of R$ 22,000. Christian Sare finished in second place, earning R$ 14,500, followed by Carlos Antonio Barzotto in third with R$ 10,600.

Key payouts in the Freezeout included:
1st – Felipe Boracchia – R$ 22,000
2nd – Christian Sare – R$ 14,500
3rd – Carlos Antonio Barzotto – R$ 10,600
4th – Regina Sevilha – R$ 7,900
5th – Lucas Beltran Bidart – R$ 6,190
6th – Rodrigo Adriano Picinini – R$ 4,950
7th – Felipe Valentim – R$ 4,050
8th – Mateus Zanin – R$ 3,350
9th – Marco Abel Pandolfo Correa – R$ 2,800

Turbo 500 Winner: Marcos Martins (Santista)

The Turbo 500, one of the more accessible tournaments on the KSOP GGPoker Iguazú schedule, also concluded on Saturday. Marcos Martins, nicknamed "Santista," claimed the victory after outlasting a field of 82 entries. Martins, an experienced player who secured his participation through the Liga Catarinense de Poker rankings, took home R$ 8,160 for his win. Emmanuel Alejandro Pilla came in second, receiving R$ 5,700, and Marcos Grassi finished third, earning R$ 4,000.

Final table payouts for the Turbo 500 were:
1st – Marcos Martins – R$ 8,160
2nd – Emmanuel Alejandro Pilla – R$ 5,700
3rd – Marcos Grassi – R$ 4,000
4th – Matias Daniel Cifuentes Sandoval – R$ 2,900
5th – Hsu Min Kan – R$ 2,200
6th – Mauro Sebastian Abel – R$ 1,700
7th – Luis Alberto Nunez – R$ 1,400
8th – Rodrigo De Mesquita Morais – R$ 1,150
9th – Facundo Hernando – R$ 950

Kings Turbo Champion: Hernando Lacayo

The day's events concluded with the Kings Turbo tournament, where Hernando Lacayo emerged as the champion with 184,500 chips. Peterson Machado, a KSOP ambassador, also had a strong showing, finishing with 159,500 chips. Other notable players who advanced included Ramoin Pessoa (143,000), Frederico Tur (143,000), Fabio Sanchez (83,500), Rodolfo Tanaka (81,000), and Nicolas Velarde (72,000).

Main Event Continues

The Main Event of the KSOP GGPoker Iguazú also saw significant action with two more starting flights, Day 1C and Day 1D. A total of 293 entries have been recorded for the Main Event so far. In Day 1C, 27 players advanced, with Argentinian Diego Pereyra leading the pack with 293,500 chips. Francisco Moreno followed closely with 288,000 chips. Other strong contenders advancing included Mariano Hyon (266,500) and Adir Bottin (228,000).

The Turbo Day 1D flight registered 44 entries, with 18 players securing their spots for Day 2. Hernando Lacayo was the chip leader for this flight as well, bagging 184,500 chips, with KSOP ambassador Peterson Machado close behind with 159,500.

Day 2 of the Main Event is scheduled to commence on Sunday at 4:00 PM local time, with blinds resuming at 1,000/2,500 and a big blind ante. The final starting flight, Day 1E, will take place earlier in the day at 12:00 PM. Final numbers for the Main Event will be announced before the resumption of play.

Iguazú Experience Winner: Fernando Gonzalez

The Iguazú Experience tournament, a popular event for both recreational and professional players, also concluded on Saturday with an exciting final table. Argentinian Fernando Gonzalez took down the title, besting a field of 196 entries and earning R$ 18,500. Gonzalez expressed his delight, calling it a dream come true as an amateur player and praising the tournament's organization and structure. The final table included notable players such as Carlos Carossini, Exequiel Barasz, Gabriel Painevilu, Jorge Kovaleski, Alcione Boni, and Carlos Moreira. Edgar Almeida Rachi finished in 3rd place before Gonzalez faced off in heads-up play.

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Event|KSOP GGPoker Iguazú
Date|Saturday, June 7, 2026
Featured Tournaments|Freezeout, Turbo 500, Kings Turbo, Main Event, Iguazú Experience
Notable Winners|Felipe Boracchia, Marcos Martins, Hernando Lacayo, Fernando Gonzalez

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Fuente: Mundo Poker – https://mundopoker.com.br/noticias/ksop/ksop-ggpoker-iguazu-felipe-boracchia-marcos-santista-e-dante-katavich-vencem-torneios-neste-sabado-confira/

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