Mike Cappelletti

Mike Cappelletti is an American poker player and writer, long active in both tournament play and theoretical fields. He is known for his deep understanding of non-mainstream games such as Omaha Hi-Lo and Stud, and has authored multiple classic strategy books. He has also achieved success in the World Series of Poker (WSOP), though specific gold bracelet numbers are not detailed in public sources.

Cappelletti's poker career spans several decades, with numerous WSOP final table appearances. He is known more for his theoretical contributions than for sheer prize money. His books Cappelletti on Omaha and Cappelletti on Stud are considered essential reading for the respective games. He also remains active in high-stakes cash games, but specific earnings data are not widely publicized.

His playing style is characterized by a solid mathematical foundation and strict hand selection, especially adept at handling multi-way pots and marginal situations. In his books, he emphasizes the importance of position and hand combinations, making him a theoretical player.

Cappelletti's name is often misspelled or associated with the pasta (cappelletti is a type of Italian dumpling), which has become a small anecdote. He comes from a poker family; his father, Mike Cappelletti Sr., is also a well-known poker player.

Beginners can learn strategic thinking for non-mainstream games from his books, especially how to construct ranges based on hand combinations and position. His writing style is clear and suitable for players with some foundational knowledge looking to advance.