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Claudio Di Giacomo is a premier Italian professional poker player and a decorated two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit ring winner. Hailing from Monza, Italy, Di Giacomo has established himself as one of the most consistent and formidable competitors on the European circuit. Known for his tactical precision and high-volume play, he has maintained an elite presence in major festivals including the EPT, WSOPE, and WSOP International Circuit. In 2026, he remains a dominant force, currently ranked among the Top 10 on the Italy All-Time Money List and holding a prestigious top-tier position in the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $3,125,600 (according to The Hendon Mob), Claudio Di Giacomo is a titan of Italian poker. His career reached a major milestone in late 2025 when he won the WSOP Circuit Rozvadov Main Event for €165,000 ($175,000), securing his second career gold ring. Di Giacomo also recorded a career-best live cash of $310,883 earlier in 2025 with a 5th-place finish in the WSOP Europe Main Event. Entering 2026, he has already secured multiple final table finishes, including an 8th-place run in the WSOPC Liechtenstein Main Event in March. His sustained success across a decade of elite play contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $4.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WSOPE Rozvadov €10,350 Main Event (5th) | $310,883 |
| 2025 | WSOPC Rozvadov €1,500 Main Event (1st – Ring) | $175,000 |
| 2025 | EPT Barcelona €3,250 Seniors High Roller (1st) | $58,129 |
| 2026 | WSOPC Liechtenstein CHF 1,500 Main Event (8th) | $22,500 |
| 2023 | WSOPC Sanremo €440 Deepstack (1st – Ring) | $20,105 |
Biography & Professional Growth
Claudio Di Giacomo’s journey in professional poker is defined by steady, clinical growth. Based in Monza, he first made a name for himself in the regional Italian card rooms of Campione and Sanremo before transitioning to the international high-stakes circuit. Known for his work ethic and technical approach, Di Giacomo famously won the “FlagHunter” ranking in 2021, a testament to his prolific volume across different countries. His breakout onto the global stage was cemented during the 2025 season, where he dominated the WSOP Europe and Circuit festivals in Rozvadov. In 2026, he is recognized as one of Italy’s most dangerous “senior” pros, often out-maneuvering the younger generation through superior live reading skills and mental fortitude.
Play Style & Strategy
Di Giacomo is renowned for a “balanced, clinical, and patient” play style. His greatest technical edge is his short-handed and final table navigation, which was on full display during his 2025 WSOP Europe run. Strategically, he is a proponent of exploitative live play, often adjusting his ranges based on player dynamics while maintaining a foundation rooted in modern GTO principles. In the 2025 and 2026 seasons, his results show a mastery of Mystery Bounty and High Roller formats, making him one of the most difficult professionals to out-play in high-pressure championship structures.
Social Media & Online Presence
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