Renato Valentim Wins US$150 Thursday Throwdown, Leads GGPoker Results Roundup

Brazilian player Renato Valentim took down the US$150 Thursday Throwdown on GGPoker on July 23, 2026, outlasting a field of 1,542 entries to collect US$24,570. The tournament ran just over eight hours, and Valentim’s victory was the highlight of a strong session for Brazilian grinder on the platform.

Key facts

Other Brazilian podium finishes of the session

The Thursday session also produced several other notable results for Brazilian players. Rafael Coelho, playing under the nickname “Phaelzin,” finished third in the US$150 Thursday Throwdown, earning US$10,626. Another player, “Gamito_,” took seventh place for US$5,463.

In the US$54 Bounty Hunters Daily Main, which attracted 5,875 entries over nearly ten hours, an unidentified Brazilian player using the account “GuiguiKK” reached heads-up but finished second, collecting US$14,952.

High-roller action on Thursday

Neville Costa, under the nickname “Lionevil,” entered the US$1,050 Thursday Throwdown HR, a high-roller variant with 161 entries. The Brazilian regular finished fourth, taking home US$10,365. Two other Brazilian players also made the final table: “Vilmica” placed fifth for US$6,624, and Breno Drumond finished seventh for US$9,399.

What this means for online poker players

The results highlight the consistent prize pools and deep fields available on GGPoker’s midweek schedule. The US$150 Thursday Throwdown offers a buy-in level accessible to a wide range of players, while the high-roller version shows that the platform also caters to those seeking higher stakes. For players who track tournament results—whether for strategy, bankroll decisions, or simply to gauge the competitive landscape—this session provides a snapshot of the current state of online poker on GGPoker.

The Brazilian player success in these events also reflects the growing international participation in GGPoker tournaments, a trend that video poker and general poker players can watch as the platform continues to expand its schedule.

Source: Mundo Poker – “Renato Valentim conquista o título do US$ 150 Thursday Throwdown e lidera boletim da GGPoker” (https://mundopoker.com.br/ggpoker/renato-valentim-conquista-o-titulo-do-us-150-thursday-throwdown-e-lidera-boletim-da-ggpoker/)