Ronaldo went from an unranked poker player enjoying time playing charity and celebrtiy events - and one-on-one exhibitions versus Rafa Nadal - to being ranked inside the Top 5,000 following his 26th place finish in the PCA Main Event. Ronaldo takes home $42,180 for his efforts.
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Ronaldo is the latest sporting legend to earn a significant score on the live tournament circuit. Just a few short months ago, seven-time NFL Pro-Bowler and multiple Super Bowl ring holder Richard Seymour (GPI No. 3651) finished 37th in a World Poker Tour Main Event in Jacksonville, Florida.
Seymour also played the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic to end the 2014 poker season in Las Vegas, however, the former Patriot and Raider was unable to secure a cash in the event.
