Renato Maia celebrates future of PokerFi Live

Renato Maia praises family atmosphere and projections for PokerFi Live

The Brazilian poker scene has just gained a memorable chapter with the conclusion of the first edition of PokerFi Live . Held on the paradisiacal sands of Porto das Dunas, in Fortaleza, the event was not just a card competition; it was a declaration of intent from an organization that seeks to humanize the sport of the mind and expand its borders beyond professional players.

The Triumph of Strategy and Hospitality

Since the announcement of its creation, PokerFi Live has generated expectations for the robustness of its organizational team. With names like Renato Maia, Evaldo Pontes, Rafael, Vitão, Pitta, Ênio and Felipe At the forefront, the event was designed to deliver a “Premium” experience. The result exceeded the most optimistic projections, with the volume of awards exceeding — and in some cases doubling — the amounts guaranteed in the notice.

For Renato Maia, one of the partners and creators, financial success is just one part of the equation. In an interview with the Mundo Poker portal, Maia emphasized that the biggest gain was the social perception of the event .

"PokerFi Live showed that it is a family environment, a fun sport, for the mind, and that we managed to introduce this to families too" , highlighted the businessman. The central objective was to create a space where players did not have to choose between their hobby and time with their children and spouses, transforming the tournament into a vacation and leisure destination.

The "Super 200" Phenomenon: Democracy at the Tables

One of the main pillars of this edition was the tournament Super 200 . With an innovative hybrid structure, the event allowed players to participate in qualifying stages both in physical clubs across the state and on PokerFi's online platform.

This accessibility has resulted in an impressive field of 658 entries . The final day, held in person with 52 classifieds, had Ceará Raphael Gurjão as the great champion. Gurjão took the R$25,000 prize and praised the organization, reinforcing that the VIP service given to players with smaller "buy-ins" was identical to that of High Stakes tournaments, a rare difference on the national circuit.

Technology and Expansion: The 2026 Horizon

Success on Ceará soil is the fuel for an ambitious expansion plan. PokerFi is not just a series of in-person events, but a complete ecosystem.

1. Organic Growth and Marketing: Renato Maia revealed that, following the brand's natural growth, the next months of 2026 will be marked by aggressive investment in advertising.
2. Online Platform: With the launch of the new software (pokerfigame.com), the brand seeks to integrate virtual gaming with in-person gaming, including offering a series of Freerolls with $10,000 guaranteed to foster the new user base.
3. Frequency: The goal is to establish PokerFi Live as a quarterly event, always in locations that offer high-level tourist infrastructure for the athletes' families.

Conclusion: A Sport with Good Eyes

The end of this stage in Fortaleza sends a clear message to the market: there is space for events that prioritize ethics, comfort and family inclusion. By transforming the poker room into a welcoming environment, PokerFi Live directly contributes to breaking stigmas, presenting poker as it really is — a game of strategy, resilience and social coexistence.

With the promise of a new edition in less than four months, the community's eyes are now turning to the platform's social networks, awaiting the next paradisiacal destination where the cards will be distributed.

Source and Image: MundoPoker