Michele Galatola
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Michele Galatola is an Italian professional poker player with live tournament earnings of €10,010 and online earnings exceeding $30,000. He has cashed in multiple events across Carnival Festival, Spirit Festival, and WSOP Online circuits, with a best live result of 7th in the €550 High Roller at Carnival Festival 2026.
Career Overview
Michele Galatola is an Italian poker professional who competes in both live and online tournaments. Based on available records, his live career spans from 2024 to 2026, primarily in Belgian and European events, while his online presence includes WSOP.com and online poker. He accumulated over €10,010 in live prize money and $30,436 in online earnings.
Live Tournament Results
Galatola's live results are concentrated in multi-day festivals held in Belgium. His best live finish came in February 2026 at the Carnival Festival where he placed 7th in Event #07 – €550 High Roller for €4,240. He also cashed in the Main Events of several festivals:
- 2026 Carnival Festival Main Event (€250): 183rd place – €550
- 2025 Spirit Festival Main Event (€250): 87th place – €750
- 2025 Spirit Festival High Roller (€550): 38th place – €1,100
- 2025 Carnival Festival Main Event (€350): 140th place – €655
- 2024 Spirits Fest Main Event (€250): 131st place – €450
- 2024 Namur Classics Main Event (€350): 38th place – €1,160
- 2024 Carnival Festival Main Event (€350): 214th place – €610
- 2024 Winter Festival Main Event (€250): 324th place – €495
Online Performance
On WSOP.com (branded as online poker in some data), Galatola has 31 cashes and 4 final tables, with a total of $30,436 in earnings. His notable online scores include:
- March 2026: GGMasters $150 – 917th for $234
- January 2026: GGMasters $150 – 505th for $321
- December 2025: GGMasters $150 – 991st for $233
- August 2025: WSOP Online #9: $320 Bounty NLH – 1,776th for $150
- August 2025: WSOP Online #7: $215 Mystery Millions – 3,098th for $255
- March 2025: GGMasters $150, $500K GTD – 161st for $1,065
- January 2025: GGMasters $150, $500K GTD – 331st for $363
- November 2024: GGMasters $150, $500K GTD – 304th for $407
- September 2024: GGMasters $150, $500K GTD – 144th for $639
- August 2024: GGMasters $150, $500K GTD – 3,213th for $252
Style and Approach
While detailed strategy analysis is unavailable, Galatola's results suggest a solid, consistent approach typical of Italian tournament grinders. He frequents medium-stakes events and shows resilience across multiple formats, from €250 Main Events to €550 high rollers. His online volume indicates comfort in large-field tournaments where patience and bankroll management are key.
Legacy
Galatola represents the dedicated Italian poker community that participates actively in Europe's live circuit and online platforms. With a steady stream of cashes and a notable High Roller final table, he has carved out a respectable niche as a mid-stakes tournament professional.
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