Florian Duta

Florian Duta is a Romanian professional poker player who has established himself as one of the most consistent performers on the international circuit. his total live tournament earnings exceed $3,380,177, placing him 731st on the All Time Money List. He is also a former GPI National Player of the Year for Romania.

Born in Curtea de Arges, Romania, Duta moved to the United Kingdom over a decade ago and now resides in Birmingham, England. He began his poker career as a dedicated online “grinder,” spending years learning the importance of volume and study. The transition to live poker came naturally, as he enjoys reading opponents in person. Known for his humble personality, Duta treats poker as a job, often spending more than eight hours a day studying or playing. His breakout year in 2018 turned him into a national hero for the Romanian poker community.

Duta's career-best live cash of $429,161 came from winning the 2018 Wynn Summer Classic Championship, dominating a field of 2,119 entries. His 2025 campaign was particularly lucrative, highlighted by several high-stakes scores:

• World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship (2025): Finished 3rd in the $25,400 High Roller for $277,125.
• WSOP Paradise (2025): Recorded multiple massive scores, including 6th place in the $125,000 Super High Roller for $720,000 and 11th in the $50,000 High Roller for $110,000.
• Jeju Poker Festival (2025): Finished 3rd in the Dragon High Roller for approximately $83,000.

Other notable results include a 29th-place finish in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2026 WSOP for $15,700 and a 253rd-place finish in the EPT Paris 2026 PokerStars Open Main Event.

Duta is known for a disciplined and technical style, rooted in his online background. He relies heavily on the math of the game and rarely makes emotional decisions. Observers note his incredible patience and ability to stay focused over several days in large-field tournaments. While capable of aggression when needed, he is also a master of folding at the right times, a trait he credits for his long-term success. At the table, he prefers to stay quiet and focused, letting his technical skill speak for itself.

Florian Duta maintains a presence on The Hendon Mob and PokerNews, where his results and career updates can be tracked. He is also active in the live poker community, often participating in major events across Europe, Asia, and Las Vegas.

• 2026 WSOP Las Vegas: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em – 29th place for $15,700 (June 9, 2026).
• 2026 EPT Paris: PokerStars Open Main Event – 253rd place for $4,600 (February 18-23, 2026).
• 2025 WSOP Paradise: $125,000 Super High Roller – 6th place for $720,000; $50,000 High Roller – 11th place for $110,000.
• 2025 WPT World Championship: $25,400 High Roller – 3rd place for $277,125.
• 2025 Jeju Poker Festival: Dragon High Roller – 3rd place for ~$83,000.