Nolan Dalla

Nolan Dalla has been involved in poker media for over two decades, starting in the 1990s. He is best known as the media director for the World Series of Poker (WSOP), a role he held from 1999 through the early 2010s. Dalla has also written for Card Player magazine and served as an editor for Bluff Magazine.

As WSOP media director, Dalla oversaw press releases and media coordination for the largest poker event in the world. A 2014 Card Player profile described him as a 51-year-old who had been chronicling poker history for the previous two decades, working behind the scenes on poker's biggest stage. He was known for his sharp industry insights and deep knowledge of poker history.

Dalla co-authored One of a Kind: The Story of Stuey “The Kid” Ungar, a biography of the legendary poker player Stu Ungar. He has also written blog posts on various topics, including a humorous piece about driverless cars and car horns in Las Vegas. His writing often reflects his observational style and wit.

Dalla’s total live tournament earnings are $19,521, with a best cash of $2,607. He is ranked 114,005th on the All Time Money List. These results confirm that his primary contribution to poker is as a writer and historian rather than as a player.

Dalla is regarded as a poker historian and a key figure in poker media. His work has helped document the game’s evolution and iconic moments. He has also been a commentator during WSOP main events, blending historical perspective with sharp analysis.