Dimitris Giannakou

Dimitris Giannakou has carved out a notable presence in both live and online poker tournaments. One of his biggest live achievements came in May 2023 when he finished as the runner-up in the Banco Casino Masters #33 in Bratislava, earning €33,325 from a field of 1,654 entries. Earlier that same year, he was the chip leader at the end of Day 1c of The Festival's Mixed Main Event, bagging 142,000 chips.

Online, Giannakou has a robust record on WSOP.com, with at least 12 recorded cashes and total earnings of $13,758. His best online result came on March 9, 2025, when he placed 22nd in the GGMasters $150 event for $8,175. Other significant finishes include 50th in the 2024 GGMasters $150 for $1,150, and 237th in another GGMasters for $2,045.

Giannakou is known for a steady, tight-aggressive approach that emphasizes careful hand selection and aggressive post-flop play. His ability to navigate large fields—like in the GGMasters with over 7,000 entrants—demonstrates patience and strong fundamentals.

Beyond live and online tournaments, Giannakou is active as a Twitch streamer under the handle DimisPoker. He is a Twitch Partner and a member of Team ACR Stormers, streaming primarily in Greek. His channel has over 5,700 followers and was created in 2016.

A product of the growing Cypriot poker scene, Giannakou's international results help put Cyprus on the map in competitive poker. His combination of live final tables and consistent online cashes proves his adaptability across different formats.