Paolo Palmieri

Paolo Palmieri, an Italian professional poker player, currently ranked 13,911th in the world, with career earnings of $242,801. He is well‑known in the European poker scene and has participated in numerous live tournaments.

Paolo Palmieri began his poker career online before transitioning to live events. He has cashed multiple times in Italian domestic tournaments, including a top‑10 finish in a major event. His total earnings mainly come from series such as the European Poker Tour (EPT) and the Italian Poker Open.

Palmieri is known for his solid play, excelling at patient waiting and precise hand reading in deep‑stack situations. He is selective with starting hands, favoring value bets over bluffs post‑flop, and his style leans toward tight‑aggressive ([TAG]).

Rumors suggest he was a full‑time chess player early on before switching to poker, bringing board‑game thinking to the table. Fans often call him “The Thinker.”

Palmieri’s career demonstrates the importance of discipline and patience in poker. For advanced players, studying how he adjusts strategies at different stages and controls emotional swings offers high reference value.