Michael Mastrangelo
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Michael Mastrangelo is an American poker player known for his consistent results in WSOP senior events, with eight in-the-money finishes and nearly $20,000 in career earnings. Beyond the felt, he serves as Vice President of Product (iGaming) at Caesars Entertainment, leveraging his extensive experience in the online gaming industry.
Player Overview
Michael Mastrangelo is an American poker player who has made his mark primarily in World Series of Poker (WSOP) senior and super senior events. With a career spanning several years, he has accumulated eight WSOP cashes and total earnings of $19,620 as of the most recent records. Outside of poker, Mastrangelo holds a prominent executive role in the iGaming industry, currently serving as Vice President of Product at Caesars Entertainment.
Tournament Results
Mastrangelo's WSOP results are concentrated in senior and super senior no-limit hold'em tournaments, along with a few circuit events. His notable finishes include:
- 2022 WSOP Event #59: $1,000 Super Seniors No-Limit Hold'em – Finished 89th out of 2,668 players, earning $3,624.
- 2019 WSOP Circuit at Rio Las Vegas Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em – Placed 9th out of 310 entrants for $2,178.
- 2018 WSOP Event #36: $1,000 Super Seniors No-Limit Hold'em – 252nd out of 2,191, cashing $1,625.
- 2017 WSOP Event #35: $1,000 Super Seniors No-Limit Hold'em – 120th out of 1,720, earning $2,025.
- 2016 WSOP Circuit at Harrah's Atlantic City Event #4: $365 Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better – 3rd place out of 101 for $4,000.
- 2016 WSOP Circuit at Harrah's Atlantic City Event #2: $365 No-Limit Hold'em – 12th out of 180, earning $1,052.
- 2014 WSOP Circuit at Harrah's Atlantic City Event #9A/B: No-Limit Hold'em Main Event – 32nd out of 460 for $3,567.
- 2014 WSOP Circuit at Harrah's Atlantic City Event #8: $580 No-Limit Hold'em – 11th out of 159, cashing $1,549.
To date, Mastrangelo has made two final tables in WSOP Circuit events but has not won a bracelet or ring.
Professional Background
In addition to his poker career, Michael Mastrangelo is a seasoned executive in the gaming and technology sectors. As of September 2023, he serves as Vice President of Product for iGaming at Caesars Entertainment, a role in which he leads product development for the company's online casino and sports betting platforms. Prior to Caesars, he held product management positions at PayNearMe, DraftKings (Senior Manager of Product for Loyalty & VIP), Wayfair, and iZotope. His total experience spans over 18 years, with a focus on building high-value digital products, including VIP programs and custom casino games.
Mastrangelo’s dual presence—both as a competitive poker player and a corporate leader in the online gambling industry—reflects a deep understanding of the game from both the player and business perspectives.
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