Vali Anghel

Vali Anghel, also known as Valentin Anghel and Vasile Valentin Anghel, is a Romanian poker player who has made a mark in both online and live poker circuits. With over $60,000 in live tournament earnings according to WSOP.com, he has demonstrated consistent performance across various European events.

Pokerfest Bucharest Main Event Champion

Anghel achieved his career-best result by winning the Pokerfest Bucharest Main Event, as reported by worldofgambling.ro. The event featured a competitive final table and marked his first major live title.

2017 online poker EAPT Main Event – 3rd Place

At the EAPT Main Event held at Merit Royal Splendid Casino, Anghel finished 3rd out of 437 entries, earning €41,400. This was his largest single payout at the time.

• 2024 EAPT Bucharest Main Event: 31st place for €1,200 (421 entries).
• 2023 EPT Cyprus Eureka Main Event: 33rd place for $6,800 (1,146 entries).
• 2018 online poker LIVE Bucharest Main Event: 16th place for €3,950 (469 entries).
• 2016 EPT Barcelona Estrellas Main Event: 55th place for €5,280 (3,447 entries).

Miracle Double at the 2017 PokerStars Championship Barcelona

During Day 4 of the €5,300 Main Event, Anghel was short-stacked with only 119,000 chips. He moved all-in with [9♠][8♠] against Jan-Eric Schwippert's [A♠][K♣]. The board ran out [7♣][6♦][2♥][10♠][4♠], giving Anghel a straight and allowing him to double up, showcasing his resilience against tough competition.

Publicly available hand histories suggest Anghel plays an aggressive, mathematically sound style common among online grinders. However, detailed analysis of his specific tendencies remains limited due to sparse media coverage.

As one of the more prominent Romanian players of his generation, Vali Anghel continues to compete in major live events while maintaining a strong online presence. His adaptability across different buy-in levels and tournament structures makes him a respected figure in the European poker scene.