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Anthony Zinno is a highly decorated American professional poker player known for his remarkable versatility across both No-Limit Hold’em and Mixed Game formats. A former attorney who traded the bar exam for the poker table, Zinno is a five-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and a three-time World Poker Tour (WPT) champion. His rare achievement of winning back-to-back WPT titles and his dominance in high-stakes Pot-Limit Omaha have solidified his reputation as one of the most technical and consistent players in the modern era.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $12,510,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Zinno is a mainstay of the global high-roller circuit. His career-best live score of $1,122,196 came from his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet win in the 2015 $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller. Zinno’s trophy cabinet is one of the most crowded in poker; he holds five WSOP bracelets, including a recent online victory in the 2024 $500 NLH Fall Saver for $48,649. He is also a World Poker Tour (WPT) legend, joining the elite club of three-time champions with wins at the Borgata Poker Open, Fallsview Poker Classic, and the L.A. Poker Classic. His continued success through 2025 and early 2026, including a 50th-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event for $180,000, anchors an estimated poker net worth of over $10 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, Zinno followed a traditional academic path before committing to poker, earning a degree in chemical engineering and a law degree from Suffolk University. Although he passed the Massachusetts state bar exam, the lure of the felt proved stronger than the courtroom. He first gained national attention during WPT Season XIII, where he achieved the incredible feat of winning consecutive titles, eventually earning the WPT Player of the Year honors. Known for his professional demeanor and analytical mind, Zinno is often cited by his peers as a “workhorse” of the circuit, frequently playing a grueling schedule that spans the WSOP, WPT, and European Poker Tour (EPT) .
Play Style & Strategy
Zinno is the quintessential “balanced” professional, blending a deep foundation in mathematical game theory with sharp live intuition. His strategy is characterized by extreme discipline and a low-variance approach, though he is famous for his ability to “step it up” and apply pressure when he holds a chip lead. A true Mixed Game specialist, his expertise extends far beyond Hold’em into Seven Card Stud, Razz, and H.O.R.S.E., as evidenced by his diverse collection of WSOP bracelets. Zinno is a proponent of “A-game” maintenance, emphasizing the importance of sleep, nutrition, and mental preparation to minimize mistakes over long tournament grinds. Whether battling at a Triton Poker Series final table or navigating a WSOP Championship event, his approach is defined by patience, precise sizing, and a relentless focus on the long-term math.
Social Media & Online Presence
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