Murilo Fidélis Highlights Satellite Strategy as BSOP Returns to Florianópolis

Murilo Fidélis used the BSOP’s return to Florianópolis to discuss a practical part of his tournament routine: qualifying through satellites and using package wins to reduce the cost of traveling between live events.

The Brazilian Series of Poker returned to the city in 2026 after its previous Florianópolis stop at Costão do Santinho in 2018. Fidélis, who is from Ituverava in São Paulo state and plays online under the PokerStars account “M.Flush.N,” told Mundo Poker that satellite packages have helped him follow the circuit across Brazil.

His comments offer a tournament-bankroll perspective for poker strategy readers. They also provide a clearer picture of why satellite qualification matters to regular live players: the benefit is not limited to an entry, as a complete package can also address accommodation and travel.

Key facts

Satellite packages reduce travel burden

Fidélis said he has participated in nearly every BSOP stop and has become particularly focused on winning seats through satellites. According to his account, the package format makes the circuit more accessible because travel and lodging can become the largest expenses of a live tournament campaign.

He described the satellite objective as building enough chips to remain in contention rather than necessarily dominating the event from start to finish. Once a player reaches a position close to the available seats, the strategy changes: survival and avoiding unnecessary confrontations can become more valuable than accumulating every chip.

In translated comments published by Mundo Poker, Fidélis said that a player does not need to win the entire satellite. Instead, the aim is to build a workable stack, stay in the qualification group and allow other competitors to eliminate one another.

That approach should not be treated as a universal rule. Satellite structures differ, and the correct decisions depend on payout format, blind levels, stack distribution and the number of seats awarded. Fidélis was explaining his own experience rather than presenting a guaranteed formula.

BSOP’s rotating schedule has taken him across Brazil

The satellite route has also allowed Fidélis to travel with the BSOP. He cited Costa do Sauípe, Natal, Foz do Iguaçu, Gramado, Rio Quente and Rio de Janeiro among the destinations he has visited while following the circuit.

He also praised the series’ rotation between host cities. Fidélis said that, beyond São Paulo, the circuit gives players opportunities to compete in different regions and suggested that Gramado could return to the schedule in the future, while making clear that this was not a confirmed announcement.

For players assessing live tournament costs, the practical takeaway is limited but useful: a satellite package can change the calculation of whether an event is affordable. Readers should still check exactly what a package covers, whether travel dates are restricted and whether unused components can be exchanged or refunded.

High Roller ranking remains a secondary target

Fidélis traveled to Florianópolis while competing in the BSOP High Roller ranking. He said he was third in the standings, with Lucas Scafini ahead of him, and that the ranking would be decided at the BSOP Millions 2026.

The player also reported that he had not yet reached the money in the High Roller events he had played during the season. At the Florianópolis stop, he planned to enter a later stage of one event and still had additional tournaments available in which to score points.

His stated objective was therefore narrower than simply winning the Florianópolis festival. He wanted to collect ranking points while balancing the live schedule against major online series running at the same time.

Plans for the BSOP Millions

After the Florianópolis stop, Fidélis expected to return to online poker and pursue a complete package for the BSOP Millions. He said he intended to prioritize higher buy-in events, including tournaments with R$10,000 entries and possibly R$25,000 events, while also planning to play the Main Event.

Those plans were presented as personal targets, not as confirmation of registration or qualification. The final schedule, package terms and entry requirements should be checked through the BSOP or tournament operator’s official channels before players make travel or bankroll decisions.

What remains unclear

The source report does not provide a confirmed final position for Fidélis in the Florianópolis High Roller ranking race, his final results at the stop or confirmation that he secured a BSOP Millions package. It also does not establish the exact coverage or conditions of the satellite packages he referenced.

The confirmed points are his reported third-place ranking position at the time of the interview, his intended BSOP Millions schedule and his explanation of how satellites support his live tournament participation.

Source: Mundo Poker, “Murilo Fidélis celebra volta do BSOP a Florianópolis, destaca satélites e projeta reta final da temporada 2026” — https://mundopoker.com.br/noticias/bsop/murilo-fidelis-celebra-volta-do-bsop-a-florianopolis-destaca-satelites-e-projeta-reta-final-da-temporada-2026/