Dario Minieri biography
Dario Minieri was born in Rome, Italy, in 1985 and rose to prominence during poker's mid-2000s online boom, becoming one of the most feared aggressive players on PokerStars under the screen name that later inspired his nickname, "Supernova." His breakout live result came at the 2008 WSOP, where he won a $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em six-handed event for $528,418 to capture his first and only WSOP bracelet, backing it up with three separate third-place finishes on the European Poker Tour across Sanremo, Baden, and Warsaw.
Off the felt, Minieri became something of a folk hero among online grinders in 2007 when he became the first person known to purchase a car, a Porsche Cayman S, entirely using PokerStars frequent player points, having accumulated roughly 3 million of them. He represented Team PokerStars for years afterward, a recognizable ambassador for the platform's aggressive young European talent pool during the boom years.
Career summary
A 2008 WSOP bracelet winner and three-time EPT final-tablist known as "Supernova," whose aggressive online-honed style and headline-making Porsche purchase with poker loyalty points made him one of Italy's most recognizable poker exports of the boom era.
Dario Minieri poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WSOP $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Handed | 1st | $528,418 |
| 2008 | EPT Sanremo | 3rd | €287,600 |
| 2008 | EPT Warsaw | 3rd | €123,162 |
| 2006 | EPT Baden | 3rd | €125,780 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $1,900,000+ from 16+ cashes, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
2007 - WSOP Main Event - 96th of 6,358 entrants
Dario Minieri playing style
A famously aggressive, high-variance player whose online-bred instincts translated into a fearless live tournament approach built around relentless pressure rather than a tight, conservative game.
Cash games
Made his name and much of his early fortune in aggressive online cash games and Sit & Go formats on PokerStars before shifting focus toward live tournaments.
Business & sponsorships
Longtime member of Team PokerStars, representing the platform at major festivals throughout the late 2000s and 2010s.
Dario Minieri Net Worth
As of November 2026, Dario Minieri net worth estimates range from $1 million to $3 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $1.9M of prize money across 16+ cashes. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Dario matters
A hyper-aggressive Roman online prodigy nicknamed "Supernova" who became a symbol of poker's online boom era, once purchasing a Porsche Cayman S entirely with PokerStars frequent player points.
FAQ about Dario Minieri
How did Dario Minieri end up buying a Porsche with poker points?
After accumulating roughly 3 million PokerStars frequent player points through high-volume online play, Minieri became the first known player to redeem loyalty points for a car, a 2007 Porsche Cayman S, a story that became legendary among online grinders.
What is the origin of Dario Minieri's nickname "Supernova"?
The nickname stems from his online screen name and reflects his explosive, high-aggression playing style, which made him one of the most recognizable and feared young players during poker's mid-2000s online boom.
How much has Dario Minieri won playing poker?
Dario Minieri has won $1,900,000+ in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 16+.
How many WSOP bracelets does Dario Minieri have?
Dario Minieri has won 1 WSOP bracelet.