Poker player

Marco Damico

Italy

Italian poker player Marco Damico, hailing from Pantelleria, has amassed over $344,000 in live earnings with a best cash of $50,815. He has 15 WSOP cashes including a deep run in the 2022 Main Event and a runner-up finish in a WSOP Circuit event. Known online as '1Pantelleria', he won a SCOOP title in 2018.

Career earnings: $ 391,83118 views

Overview

Marco Damico (also spelled Marco D'Amico) is an Italian poker professional from Pantelleria, Italy. With total live earnings exceeding $344,000, he has built a solid reputation in both live and online tournaments. His best live cash stands at $50,815, and he is ranked 9,545th on the All Time Money List.

Career Highlights

Damico's career is marked by consistent results across major series including the World Series of Poker (WSOP), World Poker Tour (WPT), and Battle of Malta. He has 15 WSOP cashes, one final table, and a deep run in the 2022 WSOP Main Event. His online alias '1Pantelleria' reflects his hometown pride, and he won a SCOOP title on PokerStars.it in 2018.

Live Tournament Results

World Series of Poker

Damico has cashed in 15 WSOP events, with notable results:

  • 2022 WSOP Main Event – 342nd place for $40,900
  • 2021 WSOP Event #83: The Closer – 252nd for $2,400
  • 2022 WSOP Event #51: COLOSSUS – 343rd for $2,090
  • 2024 WSOP Event #17: $800 Deepstack – 242nd for $2,324
  • 2024 WSOP Event #86: $1,000 Mystery Bounty PLO – 224th for $2,030

WSOP Circuit

  • 2024 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas Event #13: $1,125 Mystery Bounty – 2nd for $29,050
  • 2023 WSOP Circuit London Event #1: £560 Mystery Million – 170th for £700

Battle of Malta

  • 2025 Battle of Malta Main Event – 7th place for €36,850 (~$40,500)

Other Live Cashes

  • Best Live Cash – $50,815 (event not specified in search results)

Online Success

Under the screen name '1Pantelleria', Damico won the SCOOP 6H NL Hold'em 3-Stacks on PokerStars.it in March 2018, taking home €10,862. The tournament had a €70,000 guarantee, and he defeated '9sblackpair' heads-up without a deal.

Playing Style

While detailed style analysis is unavailable from the search results, Damico's deep runs in large-field events suggest a patient and selective approach. His ability to cash in diverse formats—from deepstacks to bounties—indicates versatility.

Legacy

Marco Damico is a respected figure in the Italian poker community, known for representing Pantelleria on the global stage. His consistent cashes and online victories highlight a well-rounded skill set, and he continues to compete in major tournaments worldwide.

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