Joshua Macciello

Joshua Macciello is an American poker player residing in Studio City, Los Angeles, California. Beyond poker, he serves as the President of Global Ascension Studios, a media and entertainment company. His poker career spans both live tournaments and high-stakes cash games.

Macciello has three recorded live tournament cashes, all from No-Limit Hold'em events:

• 2010 World Series of Poker – Event #17: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em – Finished 18th out of 792 entrants, earning $31,305 (his largest live cash).
• 2013 World Series of Poker – Event #45: $1,500 Ante-Only No-Limit Hold'em – Finished 11th out of 678 entrants, earning $12,054. He was eliminated when his all-in with A♠8♦ failed to hold against Dan Johnson's K♣Q♠.
• 2015 L.A. Poker Classic – $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Championship – Finished 47th out of 538 entrants, earning $22,660.

His total live tournament earnings amount to $66,019.

High-Stakes Cash Game Appearances

Macciello is primarily known for his participation in high-stakes cash games, particularly those streamed on platforms like Hustler Casino Live and Live At The Bike. According to the Highroll Poker database, from July 2021 onward, he played 35 sessions (approximately 166 hours) with a net profit of $2,010. His average table big blind was $100, and he recorded an hourly rate of $12. His VPIP (voluntarily put money in pot) across these sessions was 30%, with a pre-flop raise percentage of 10%.

Macciello's playing style is described as aggressive, a trait commonly associated with high-stakes cash game specialists. In tournament play, he demonstrated a willingness to move all-in with marginal holdings when short-stacked, as seen in his 2013 WSOP elimination hand. His cash game statistics (VPIP 30%, PFR 10%) suggest a loose-aggressive approach, typical of players comfortable with deep-stacked dynamics.

While not a household name in the tournament circuit, Joshua Macciello represents the modern cross-over between professional poker and business. His ability to compete in both high-profile tournaments and exclusive cash games underscores the diverse paths available in the poker world.