Andrea Salamone

Andrea Salamone first made a notable impact on the tournament circuit in 2014 when he won a WSOP Circuit ring at Harrah's Atlantic City. The event, a $365 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Handed tournament (Ring Event #5), drew 159 entries and Salamone emerged victorious for $21,467. This win marked his first major live cash and established his presence in the poker world. Over the following years, he continued to accumulate WSOP cashes, including a 578th-place finish in the 2016 WSOP $1,500 Millionaire Maker for $3,221 and several deep runs in WSOP Circuit events in Atlantic City and Casino Campione.

September 2023 brought Salamone his largest reported victory at the EPT Barcelona festival. He won the €1,050 Hyper Turbo event, earning €47,480. This win was particularly noteworthy as it was the fourth Italian victory of the festival, highlighting Salamone's connection to Italy despite his American residence. The tournament attracted a large field and Salamone navigated it skillfully to take down the title.

In June 2019, Salamone demonstrated his prowess in a major live event by becoming the chip leader after Day 1c of the online poker LIVE Barcelona €1,100 Main Event. He bagged 302,500 chips, leading 81 survivors from a flight that drew 270 entries. The article noted his "sheer aggression" and consistent chip accumulation, indicating an aggressive playing style that serves him well in deep-stacked tournaments.

Salamone has also been active in WSOP Online events, particularly in 2024-2026. His best online finish came in March 2026 when he placed 7th in a $1,050 Mystery Bounty PLO event for $14,085. He also cashed in the 2024 WSOP Online $250 Mini Main Event (65th out of 28,165 entries for $5,800) and had multiple other cashes in WSOP Online Super Circuit events. These results showcase his versatility across different poker variants and formats.