Gregory Candido

Gregory Candido is an American professional poker player currently ranked 15,355th in the world on the Global Poker Index, with total career earnings of $218,785. He primarily participates in live events in North America, especially in the WSOP series.

Candido’s poker career started online before transitioning to live events. He has cashed in multiple WSOP events, including the Main Event and smaller tournaments. His most notable cash result was a six-figure prize in a WSOP side event. He has also had several final table appearances in WPT and regional tournaments.

Public information on Candido’s specific playing style is limited. Based on observation, he tends to adopt a tight-aggressive (TAG) strategy, with strong hand selection preflop and flexible adjustments postflop based on opponents and board texture. He makes good use of position for continuation bets and plays solidly in deep-stack situations.

• He once shared a table with a well-known professional player in a WSOP event and successfully doubled up.
• Known by the nickname “Candy” in the community.
• He frequently shares tournament experience on social media and participates in low-stakes strategy discussions.

Candido’s career demonstrates the importance of patience and discipline. Although his world ranking is not at the top, he has accumulated substantial winnings through consistent participation and bankroll management. Amateur players can learn from his focus on playing at appropriate event levels and valuing the decision-making process in each hand.