Massimo Pacini

Massimo Pacini is a consistent presence on the Irish live poker circuit, frequently appearing in events such as the Irish Poker Tour and local tournaments. While not a household name internationally, he has built a reputation among peers for his solid, disciplined approach to the game.

Pacini’s most significant live cash came in May 2024 at the Irish Poker Tour’s Monster Main Event in Dublin. The €150 buy-in tournament attracted 1,858 entries, creating a €224,122 prize pool. Pacini navigated the field to reach the final table, where he ultimately finished in second place. After a three-way ICM deal, he took home €27,365, his first five-figure score. The tournament was won by Peter Burnett, who collected €25,125 after the deal.

Earlier that year, in March 2024, Pacini cashed in the St. Patrick's €100K for €100 event. During Day 1B, he eliminated James Gethins after calling an all-in with pocket sevens against A4o, building his stack to 40,000 chips. The final result of that event is not recorded in available search results.

Based on limited available hand histories, Pacini appears to play a tight-aggressive style. In the hand against Gethins, he opened from under the gun with pocket sevens and called a shove from a short stack, showing willingness to engage with marginal hands in favorable spots. He is described as a regular in Ireland-based events, suggesting a methodical approach suited to multi-table tournaments.