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Team PokerStars Pro - Humberto Brenes
Humberto Brenes
Humberto Brenes, also known as "The Godfather of Costa Rican Players", is one of the most colourful and well-liked players on the poker tournament circuit. Brenes is proof however, that nice guys don't always finish last. He has had a phenomenal tournament record over the last two decades that has seen him cash in many tournaments year in and year out. The past few years in particular have been superb for Brenes, especially the 2006 *World Series of Poker where he finished in the money in 8 events, including 36th in the main event, netting almost $330,000 dollars.
Brenes does not consider himself a poker professional. He always insists it’s only a hobby for him; with his main source of income coming from his peanut and legume export company, Neuces Industriales in Costa Rica. It must be quite a successful business for him, as Brenes is as of August 30th 2006, 23rd on the all-time tournament money list. What’s even more impressive is that his winnings are not just from 1 or 2 massive wins but consistent performance on the tournament circuit.
He holds a degree in industrial engineering from The University of Costa Rica and the analytical mindset required for industrial engineering is evident in his poker play. Before poker became the "hobby" that it is today, he was playing baccarat and craps tournaments in the casinos of the Bahamas, making serious money from tourists. His competitive nature soon took him to a bigger challenge than just playing for the "easy money" locally, and he started playing in professional poker tournaments.
Humberto's father started teaching him how to play poker at the age of 7. Brenes noted his father played too soft on less skilled players, but Brenes' competitive nature has ensured when it came to poker "like father like son" was not to ring true. At the poker table, Brenes' joviality and charm make him a likable and entertaining opponent, but don’t be fooled by this. His poker skills mark him as one of the most respected players of our time.
Away from the poker table, Brenes is known for his generosity, particularly when it comes to his local community.
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