Vivian Saliba is a prominent Brazilian professional poker player known for her deep runs in major international tournaments and her beauty. With over $1.1 million in live tournament earnings, Saliba has cemented her place as one of the top female players on the global poker scene.
Her journey from casual weekend games with her father to the bright lights of the World Series of Poker is a testament to her passion, skill, and dedication to the game. Explore her career highlights, tournament earnings, estimated net worth, and social media presence.
Early Life and Introduction to Poker
Born on May 31, 1993, in São Paulo, Brazil, Vivian Saliba was introduced to poker by her father, who had a deep love for the game. At the age of 18, he took her to a local poker club in São Paulo. What began as a bonding activity quickly turned into a passion. Saliba became a regular at the club, honing her skills alongside her father on weekends.
Five years later, she transitioned into a professional poker career, traveling across Europe to compete in live tournaments.
Poker Career Highlights and Winnings
Vivian Saliba’s first recorded live cash came in 2014 at the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) São Paulo R$3,910 Main Event, where she finished for $3,134. In 2015, she placed 11th in the BSOP Millions R$3,000 NLH Main Event, earning an impressive $22,656.
Her momentum continued in 2016 with a 28th-place finish at the BSOP Millions R$8,000 NLH LAPT, netting $4,845. The following year, Saliba made her debut at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), notching her first WSOP cash of $831 in the $565 PLO event. Later in the series, she earned $47,923 with an 11th-place finish in the $10,000 PLO 8-Handed Championship.
In August 2017, she made a strong showing at the PokerStars Championship in Barcelona, finishing third in the €1,100 PLO event for $23,789. That same year, she cashed in four events at WSOP Europe, including a 59th-place finish in the €10,300 Main Event for $19,442.
Saliba continued to impress in 2018, placing third at the Wynn Summer Classic $550 NLH for $31,307. In 2019, she achieved a career milestone, finishing fourth in the WSOP $888 NLH Crazy Eights event for a life-changing $308,888.
In 2021, she cashed for $39,747 with a seventh-place finish at the WSOP Europe €1,200 NLH Mini Main Event. The following year, she reached the final table again, finishing fifth in the WSOP $600 PLO DeepStack for $52,795, and sixth in the WSOP Europe €2,000 PLO for $14,812.
Saliba had a productive 2023, recording four money finishes at the 54th Annual WSOP, including a cash in the $1,000 Ladies Championship for $2,349. Later that year, she won the Poker EM €330 NLH Turbo Freezeout in Velden for $12,773 and cashed for $28,932 in the €10,000 WSOP Europe Main Event.
In the summer of 2024, Saliba reached the money in five WSOP events, including a $27,500 payout in the $10,000 Main Event. She then claimed her first WSOP bracelet by winning the €2,000 PLO event at WSOP Europe for $101,735.
As of June 2025, Saliba has continued her consistent performance. In January, she won the Casinos Austria Poker Tour €550 PLO Classic for $11,377, and in April, she finished 9th at the Diamond Poker Series Talking €10,300 PLO Championship, earning $37,541.
Vivian Saliba’s Net Worth
While there are no official reports on Vivian Saliba’s net worth, her live poker tournament earnings exceed $1.1 million. In addition to her tournament success, she has served as an ambassador for 888poker since 2017, which contributes significantly to her overall income.
Considering her consistent performance, sponsorship, and tournament winnings, Saliba’s net worth is estimated to be in the seven-figure range.
Vivian Saliba’s Social Media Handles
Vivian Saliba maintains an active presence on social media, with accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (now X). While her activity on Twitter has declined since 2023, she remains consistently active on Instagram through her handle @vivi.saliba. There, she shares promotional content for 888poker Brazil and posts short vlogs documenting her tournament experiences and travels on the poker circuit.
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