Michael Dalberth
United States
Michael Dalberth is an American poker player from Orlando, Florida, with over $84,600 in live tournament earnings. His largest cash came from a second-place finish in a $300 No-Limit Hold'em event in March 2023 for $25,480. Dalberth has multiple WSOP cashes, including a 40th-place finish in the 2023 $500 Freezeout for $6,605.
Overview
Michael Dalberth is a poker professional from the United States, currently residing in Orlando, Florida. his total live tournament earnings exceed $84,600, with a best cash of $25,480. He primarily plays No-Limit Hold'em events, often in Florida-based tournaments and the World Series of Poker.
Early Career and Notable Results
Dalberth's first recorded cash dates back to 2019, when he finished 1,931st in the WSOP Big 50 for $1,311. His career highlight came in March 2023 at the Tampa Deepstacks Challenge, where he placed second in a $300 No-Limit Hold'em event ($100K GTD), earning $25,480. He also made a deep run in the 2023 Tampa Poker Classic $1,700 Championship, finishing 13th for $10,940.
At the 2023 WSOP, Dalberth cashed multiple times: 40th in the $500 Freezeout ($6,605), 209th in the $1,500 Freezeout ($2,631), and 264th in the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty ($1,646). In 2022, he placed 5th in the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $1,100 Six-Max ($13,635) and 162nd in the WSOP $1,500 The Closer ($3,800).
WSOP and Live Tournament Record
As of 2024, Dalberth has 10 WSOP cashes totaling $34,813 according to WSOP.com. His best WSOP result remains the 40th-place finish in 2023. He has no WSOP bracelets or final tables but has consistently performed in side events.
Playing Style
While not extensively documented, Dalberth's results suggest a steady, grinding approach. He often enters lower-to-mid buy-in events and builds deep runs, indicating patience and solid post-flop play. His ability to cash in large fields (e.g., 5,342 entrants in the 2023 WSOP $500 Freezeout) shows resilience.
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