Nick Petrangelo 🇺🇸

Born in Ferdinand Hills, Massachusetts in 1987, Petrangelo was a competitive athlete before turning to poker. He initially rose to prominence in the online poker world under the pseudonym "caecilius," reaching the number one ranking on PocketFives in 2012. Since 2009, he has shifted his focus to live tournaments, moving to Las Vegas to compete at high stakes. In addition to being a professional poker player, Petrangelo is also a highly respected coach, serving as the lead mentor at Upswing Poker, dedicated to passing on his exceptional tournament strategies to the next generation of poker players.

Petrangelo is renowned for his exceptional technical skill and aggressive playing style, rooted in deep game theory and rigorous solver-based research. His strategy centers on precision and the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes situations against the world's best players. Unlike many of his peers, Petrangelo is known for his composed and reserved style at the poker table, preferring to showcase his skill through precise mathematical calculations and strong positional control. In 2026, he remains at the forefront of poker development, continuously refining his style to maintain his leading position in the ever-changing high-stakes game.

According to Hendon Mob, Nick Petrangelo's total live tournament winnings amount to $40,785,472. His career-high live tournament winnings of $2,910,227 were won in 2018 when he secured his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in a $100,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em High Roller event. He has won two WSOP bracelets, the first in 2015 in a $3,000 buy-in knockout event. Other milestone victories include winning $2.2 million at the 2024 Wynn Summer Classic and retaining his title at the 2022 PokerGO Million Ladder. His continued dominance in high roller events puts his poker net worth at an estimated $25 million. Nick Petrangelo – Image courtesy of Pokerstars