Max Pescatori biography
Massimiliano "Max" Pescatori was born on 22 January 1971 in Milan. Known as "The Italian Pirate", he won his first tournament in 2003 at the World Poker Challenge in Reno.
In 2006 he won a $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em event at the World Series of Poker for $682,389, the first bracelet won by an Italian player. He added a $2,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em/Omaha bracelet in 2008, and in 2015 won both the $1,500 Razz and the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Championship, for $292,158.
Pescatori has co-written two poker books in Italian and has more than $4.4 million in live tournament earnings, over half of it from more than 60 WSOP cashes.
Career summary
Milan's Max "The Italian Pirate" Pescatori won Italy's first WSOP bracelet in 2006 and has four in total.
Max Pescatori poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | 1st | $292,158 |
| 2015 | WSOP $1,500 Razz | 1st | $155,947 |
| 2008 | WSOP $2,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em/Omaha | 1st | $246,509 |
| 2006 | WSOP $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $682,389 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $4,400,000+, plus 4 WSOP bracelets.
Max Pescatori playing style
Pescatori is a colourful all-round player who has won bracelets in no-limit, pot-limit and stud games.
Business & sponsorships
Co-author of two poker books in Italian.
Why Max matters
Milan's Max "The Italian Pirate" Pescatori won Italy's first WSOP bracelet in 2006 and added three more, including two in stud games in 2015.
FAQ about Max Pescatori
How many WSOP bracelets does Max Pescatori have?
Four: in 2006, 2008 and two in 2015.
What is Max Pescatori's nickname?
The Italian Pirate.
How much has Max Pescatori won playing poker?
Max Pescatori has won $4,400,000+ in live tournament earnings.
