Rocco Palumbo biography
Rocco Palumbo is an Italian professional who won a $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2012 World Series of Poker for $464,464. In 2013 he won the World Poker Tour Venice Grand Prix, where Mike Sexton finished 3rd.
He is also a strong online tournament player: in January 2014 he completed a PocketFives Triple Crown with wins on Winamax, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. Around that time he moved to Slovenia to keep playing on international sites, saying that Italy's ring-fenced market "simply does not want us." He later finished 2nd in the Single-Day High Roller at EPT Malta 2016.
Palumbo has about $2.26 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Italy's Rocco Palumbo won a 2012 WSOP bracelet for $464,464 and the 2013 WPT Venice Grand Prix.
Rocco Palumbo poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WPT Venice Grand Prix | 1st | Undisclosed |
| 2012 | WSOP $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $464,464 |
| 2016 | EPT Malta Single-Day High Roller | 2nd | €138,763 |
| 2015 | EPT Prague High Roller | 7th | €101,440 |
| 2011 | EPT Sanremo Main Event | 7th | €95,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $2,200,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Rocco Palumbo playing style
Palumbo is a high-volume online tournament player with an aggressive no-limit hold'em game.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Rocco matters
Rocco Palumbo won a WSOP bracelet in 2012 and the WPT Venice Grand Prix in 2013, then moved to Slovenia to keep playing online.
FAQ about Rocco Palumbo
What WSOP bracelet has Rocco Palumbo won?
A $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event in 2012, for $464,464.
What WPT title has Rocco Palumbo won?
The 2013 WPT Venice Grand Prix.
How much has Rocco Palumbo won playing poker?
Rocco Palumbo has won $2,200,000+ in live tournament earnings.
