Dario Alioto biography
Dario Alioto was born in 1984 and is from Palermo, Sicily. He is known as "Ryu". He made his breakthrough by finishing 7th in the 2005 EPT Barcelona Main Event, and then concentrated on pot-limit Omaha cash games.
In 2007 he won the £5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event at the first World Series of Poker Europe in London for £234,390. He has 21 WSOP cashes, including 4th in a $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha event in 2008 and 5th in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha World Championship in 2011 for $204,113, and he also won EPT side events in London and Prague.
Alioto captained the Sisal Poker pro team and Team Italy at the European Nations Cup and played in many televised Italian high-stakes cash games. He has more than $1.5 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Palermo's Dario "Ryu" Alioto won the £5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha at the 2007 WSOP Europe and is one of Italy's leading PLO players.
Dario Alioto poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WSOP Europe £5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | £234,390 |
| 2011 | WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | 5th | $204,113 |
| 2008 | WSOP $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha | 4th | $180,534 |
| 2005 | EPT Barcelona Main Event | 7th | €52,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $1,500,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Dario Alioto playing style
Alioto is a pot-limit Omaha specialist and strong all-round player in mixed games.
Cash games
Pot-limit Omaha cash game specialist who played in many televised Italian high-stakes cash games.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player; former captain of the Sisal Poker team and Team Italy at the European Nations Cup.
Why Dario matters
Palermo's Dario "Ryu" Alioto won Italy's first WSOP Europe bracelet in pot-limit Omaha in 2007 and became one of the country's top PLO players.
FAQ about Dario Alioto
What WSOP bracelet has Dario Alioto won?
The £5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha at the 2007 WSOP Europe, for £234,390.
What is Dario Alioto's nickname?
Ryu.
How much has Dario Alioto won playing poker?
Dario Alioto has won $1,500,000+ in live tournament earnings.
