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Amnon Filippi is a seasoned American professional poker player from New York City who has been a mainstay in the poker world for over two decades. Often called by his nickname “Guts,” he is known for being a true student of the game with a deep understanding of almost every poker format. Before he became a regular at the highest stakes, Filippi was part of a legendary crew of pros like JC Tran and Nam Le, learning the ropes during the early 2000s boom. After years of close calls and deep runs, he finally secured his place in poker history by winning a World Series of Poker gold bracelet, proving that persistence and versatility are the keys to a long career.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Amnon Filippi has total live earnings of over $3.8 million. He currently sits in the top 50 on the New York All Time Money List. His career reached a long-awaited peak in 2022 when he won WSOP Event #7: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better for $252,718 and his first career bracelet.
Filippi is a master of “Mixed Games,” where players rotate through different types of poker. His best career score of $586,080 came from a 4th place finish in the 2007 WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship, a tournament famous for having one of the toughest fields in the world. He has also been a major threat on the World Poker Tour, with final table finishes at the Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $288,235 and the Borgata Winter Open for $184,785. His 2025 campaign remained very active, highlighted by a 10th place finish in a $1,500 PLO Hi-Lo event at the WSOP and several other deep runs in Las Vegas.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1969, Amnon Filippi grew up with a natural talent for strategy and competition. He first started making a name for himself in the card rooms of the East Coast before moving his game to the global stage in 2005. His journey hasn’t always been easy; he famously spent several years away from the game due to legal issues involving marijuana, a time he says gave him a lot of perspective. When he returned to the felt, he was more focused than ever. He is known as a family man who splits his time between the big tournaments in Las Vegas and his home in New York with his wife and two children. His peers respect him as a “grinder’s grinder” who has survived and thrived through every era of the game.
Play Style & Strategy
Filippi is best known for his calm and fearless approach, which earned him the name “Guts.” Because he is an expert in so many different games, from No Limit Hold’em to Razz and Seven Card Stud, he is very good at adjusting to his opponents. He doesn’t rely on just one “system”; instead, he uses his decades of experience to find the smallest edges. In his 2022 bracelet win, observers noted his incredible patience and his ability to stay level-headed even when he lost the chip lead during heads-up play. He prefers to play a steady, mathematical game but isn’t afraid to make a big move when he senses a weakness. This ability to “play the person” as much as the cards makes him dangerous in any format.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to keep up with Amnon Filippi as he competes in the 2026 PokerGO Cup and the upcoming World Series of Poker? You can follow his latest results and stats through these links:
