Antonio Buonanno

Antonio Buonanno, born in Marzano Appio, Italy, is a professional poker player. As of 2025, his live tournament earnings exceed $2.5 million. With his victory in an EPT Main Event, he has become one of the leading figures in Italian poker.

EPT Main Event Champion

Buonanno is the second Italian player to win a European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event, following Salvatore Bonavena. He won the EPT Main Event and has accumulated nine EPT cashes, including multiple final table appearances.

World Series of Poker (WSOP) Results

Although Buonanno has yet to win a WSOP gold bracelet, he has made several WSOP final tables and cashes:

• 2013 WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em: 4th place for $231,147;
• 2015 WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Handed: 23rd place for $22,057;
• 2016 WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em: 18th place for $17,948;
• 2023 WSOP $400 COLOSSUS: 109th place for $4,161;
• 2024 WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight-Handed: 125th place for $9,952. He has also achieved multiple cashes in the WSOP Circuit.

World Poker Tour (WPT) and Others

Buonanno has two WPT cashes and nine EPT cashes in total. His best live cash is $1,715,526 (from his EPT Main Event victory).

Buonanno is known for his solid and patient approach, excelling at avoiding large pots in the early stages and leveraging position and hand ranges for precise manipulation. In later stages, he demonstrates strong hand-reading skills and execution, especially when short-stacked. His overall style leans toward tight-aggressive (TAG), with an emphasis on mathematical probabilities and opponent tendencies.

• He is a key representative of the Italian poker community, actively involved in local poker promotion.
• Active online under IDs like "AntonioBuon," he has a large following.
• He once sparked widespread discussion with a bold bluff in a high-stakes tournament, showcasing his aggressive side.

With his EPT Main Event victory and consistent live tournament performances, Antonio Buonanno has established himself in the Italian and global poker scene. His career demonstrates the importance of solid technique, patience, and emotional control, serving as a role model for many poker enthusiasts.