Nemesio Alegado

Nemesio Alegado, nicknamed "Nemo", is an American poker player with a world ranking of #11744 and career earnings of $292,088. He hails from California and is an amateur player, but has achieved notable results in major tournaments.

Alegado has been primarily active in WSOP events, cashing multiple times. In the 2019 WSOP Main Event, he finished 76th for $58,310, his career-best cash. He has also performed well in other WSOP side events.

His style leans towards tight-aggressive, leveraging positional advantages for value bets. In large-field tournaments, he demonstrates strong patience and hand-reading ability, capitalizing on opponents' mistakes.

Alegado is a Filipino-American, often labeled as an "amateur contender." He has shared on social media his journey starting from online freerolls, inspiring many new players.

His success proves that even amateur players can achieve results in top-tier events through focus and discipline. Beginners are advised to emphasize fundamental strategy and gain experience by participating in low buy-in tournaments.