Nick Petrangelo biography
Nick Petrangelo was born on January 2, 1987, in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, and began competing in live tournaments in 2009 after first making his name online under the alias "caecilius," topping the PocketFives world rankings in December 2012. He has won two WSOP gold bracelets, highlighted by a $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller title in 2018 worth $2,910,227, his largest career score.
Petrangelo has been a fixture of the international high-roller circuit for over a decade, with deep runs including a runner-up finish to Fedor Holz in the 2015 WPT Alpha8 $100,000 event and a title at the 2017 Aussie Millions ANTON Jewellery AU$100,000 Challenge. With career live tournament earnings exceeding $16.6 million, he has also built a second career as a poker coach, co-founding GTO LAB, an online training platform used by aspiring high-stakes players.
Career summary
A two-time WSOP bracelet winner and GTO LAB co-founder with career earnings exceeding $16.6 million.
Nick Petrangelo poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WSOP $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Rollerbracelet | 1st | $2,910,227 |
| 2017 | Aussie Millions ANTON Jewellery AU$100,000 Challenge | 1st | AU$882,000 |
| 2015 | WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootoutbracelet | 1st | $201,812 |
| 2015 | WPT Alpha8 $100,000lost to Fedor Holz | 2nd | $1,015,335 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $16,600,000+, plus 2 WSOP bracelets.
2017 - PokerStars WCOOP High Roller - Cash - $625,000
Nick Petrangelo playing style
A technically sophisticated high-roller specialist whose online-honed game theory expertise informs both his play and his coaching work.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament specialist who also plays online under the alias "caecilius."
Business & sponsorships
Poker coach and co-founder of GTO LAB, an online training platform.
Nick Petrangelo Net Worth
As of November 2026, Nick Petrangelo net worth estimates range from $10 million to $15 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $16.6M of prize money. 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 Nick matters
The former top-ranked online grinder turned WSOP bracelet winner and GTO LAB co-founder.
FAQ about Nick Petrangelo
What is Nick Petrangelo's biggest tournament win?
The 2018 WSOP $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller, worth $2,910,227.
What business did Nick Petrangelo co-found?
GTO LAB, an online poker training and coaching platform.
How much has Nick Petrangelo won playing poker?
Nick Petrangelo has won $16,600,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Nick Petrangelo have?
Nick Petrangelo has won 2 WSOP bracelets.