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Updated: 2025.12.12

Adrian Sorel State is a professional poker player from Romania, known for his significant success in major European and international tournament circuits, including the EPT and PokerStars Open.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Adrian Sorel State has accumulated $2,234,996 in total live earnings, with a career-best live cash of $395,515. His most significant recent triumphs came in early 2025: he won the inaugural €1,100 PokerStars Open Main Event in Campione, Italy, after a marathon final day for a massive €363,000. This victory followed a win in the $2,200 + 1,000 Bounty event at the Merit Poker Carmen Series in March 2025 for $35,000.

State also recently secured a major final table appearance by finishing 6th in the NT$93,000 Natural8 Cup Championship Freezeout at the APT Championship, Taipei 2025 , earning TWD 1,644,500 (approximately $53,050).

Biography & Poker Background

State holds Romanian nationality and was born in Romania, but currently resides in Manchester, England. He initially began studying at the Police Academy but discovered poker during his third year, leading him to resign to pursue the game full-time. He prefers live poker for the atmosphere and travel, and his first recorded cash dates back to 2015.

Play Style & Strategy

State is considered a complete poker player, adapted to both live and online styles. His successful tournament strategy relies on recognizing when to be aggressive and when to exercise patience. His victories often involve a mix of skill and “running extremely good,” as he states himself. His results show strong proficiency in late-stage play, demonstrated by his ability to maintain a dominating lead during long final tables.