El Jugardor

Meet Santiago "El Jugador" Ortega, a legendary poker player from Jalisco, Mexico, known for his fearless demeanor and knack for turning the slimmest odds in his favor. Santiago spent his life traveling from one smoky cantina to the next, winning fortunes and losing them just as quickly, always chasing the thrill of the gamble. His luck finally ran out during an underground high-stakes game in Monterrey, where a bitter rival poisoned his tequila after a devastating loss. But death couldn't still Santiago's daring spirit. In the afterlife, he roams the spirit world as a spectral gambler, challenging lost souls and even the gods of chance themselves to games of wit and risk. His legend lives on as a cautionary tale, reminding the living to weigh their risks carefully—or risk meeting "El Jugador" on the other side.