Cosmin Penescu

Cosmin Penescu is a Romanian-born poker player currently residing in the United Kingdom. He has been active in live poker tournaments, with a notable result in the 2024 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) at Dusk Till Dawn. Off the felt, he holds multiple company directorships in the UK.

WSOP Circuit Cash

Penescu's most documented poker achievement came in March 2024 when he finished 27th out of 467 entrants in the WSOPC Event #1: £340 No-Limit Hold'em Colossus at Dusk Till Dawn, earning £900. This cash contributed to his recorded lifetime tournament earnings of $1,800 according to WSOP.com.

Other Tournament Appearances

He also participated in the IPS Italian Poker Sport €1.5Million tournament at King's Resort, a €380 buy-in event with a total prize pool of over €2.26 million and 7,007 entries. Specific results from that event are not publicly available.

Born in May 1986, Penescu is a Romanian national who has lived in England. He is listed as a director of several companies, including Madrugada Solutions Limited (appointed 2015), Penescu Trans Ltd (appointed 2014), and April Construct Limited (appointed 2026), among others. His business interests indicate a diverse professional background beyond poker.

While specific details of his playing style are not widely documented, his single recorded cash in a large-field Colossus event suggests a patient, endurance-based approach typical of deep-stack tournaments.

Penescu's poker career is still in its early stages relative to top professionals, but his participation in prominent events like the WSOPC and IPS demonstrates his commitment to competitive poker. As a Romanian player based in the UK, he represents a growing international presence in the game.