Simone Andrian

Simone Andrian, born in Monfalcone, Italy, built his poker career primarily online before transitioning to live tournaments. His early success on online platforms allowed him to amass significant bankroll and recognition. He won his first WSOP bracelet in 2021 at WSOP Europe, taking down Event #11: €1,650 NLH 6-Max for €158,616. This victory cemented his status as a formidable player capable of adapting from online to live formats.

Andrian has consistently performed in high-stakes live events. His largest cash to date is $1,434,451, though the specific event is not detailed in available sources. Notable results include a 29th-place finish in the 2023 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas for $159,200, and a first-place win in the 2023 PokerStars Summer Festival Malta €1,100 Main Event for €153,610. He also cashed in the 2023 EPT Barcelona €10,300 High Roller (31st for €25,550) and the 2023 EPT Cyprus $5,300 Main Event (145th for $9,275). In the 2021 WSOP Europe, he cashed in the €10,350 Main Event (82nd for €18,407) and the €350 Opener (65th for €1,112). His consistent results place him 9th on the Italy All Time Money List.

In October 2024, Andrian reached the final six of the WSOP Europe €10,350 Main Event at King's Casino in Rozvadov. He entered the final table as the overwhelming chip leader with 33,500,000 chips (over 40% of chips in play and 168 big blinds). He is joined by other notables such as Urmo Velvelt, Ran Ilani, and fellow Italian Enrico Camosci. The event awards €1.3 million to the winner, and Andrian is poised for a potential second bracelet.

With live tournament earnings of $2,981,041 Andrian ranks 839th in the All Time Money List and 9th in Italy. He is recognized for his aggressive yet calculated style, thriving in deep-stack structures. His online background gives him a unique edge in adapting to varied tournament formats. As he continues to compete at the highest levels, Andrian represents the new generation of Italian poker talent.