Vincent Moscati
United States
Vincent Moscati is an American professional poker player with over $2.45 million in live tournament earnings. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, he owns ten WSOP Circuit rings and has a runner-up finish in a WSOP bracelet event. In 2025, he gained widespread attention by pulling both $100,000 mystery bounty prizes in a single WSOP event, surpassing his previous largest cash in bounty alone.
Early Career and WSOP Circuit Success
Vincent Moscati, a native of the United States, resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. He first made a name for himself on the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC), amassing an impressive ten WSOP Circuit rings over his career. These victories across various stops demonstrated his consistency and adaptability in deep-stack tournaments, particularly in No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha variants. In addition to his ring wins, he finished as runner-up in a WSOP bracelet event, narrowly missing his first gold bracelet.
Major Results and Highlights
Moscati has recorded total live earnings of $2,458,981, placing him 1,108th on the All Time Money List in the United States. His largest single cash prior to 2025 was $157,929. In 2018, he finished third in the $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller event at the Colorado Poker Championship (CPC) 22, winning $12,032. He has also cashed multiple times at the WSOP and WPT, consistently reaching money spots and final tables. His steady accumulation of results earned him a spot in the WSOP Global Casino Championship, though he did not win that title.
2025 WSOP [Mystery Bounty](/term/mystery-bounty) Triumph
Moscati captured headlines during the 2025 World Series of Poker at Event #86: $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha. In a remarkable display of fortune and skill, he pulled both of the $100,000 jackpot mystery bounty prizes in the same tournament—the first around 3 p.m. and the second around 8 p.m. local time on July 10, 2025. The second jackpot came after he eliminated two WSOP bracelet winners, Shawn Buchanan and Ryan Hoenig, in one hand. Moscati held A♣K♠Q♣K♦ against Buchanan's Q♦Q♠8♥7♠ and Hoenig's 10♦9♣9♦7♦, making a flush on the turn to scoop the pot and collect both bounties. With $201,500 in bounty prizes secured, he had already eclipsed his previous best live cash. His mother, sister, and friends celebrated on the rail as the second six-figure chest was revealed on the big screen. At the time of reporting, Moscati was still in contention with 65 players remaining, sitting 14th in chips and chasing the $329,890 first-place prize.
Playing Approach and Legacy
Moscati is known for a balanced, patient style that thrives in deep-stacked phases, yet he can shift aggression when opportunities arise. His background in online poker has honed his ability to read opponents and manage risk. While not a flamboyant personality, his consistent results and WSOP Circuit dominance have earned him respect among peers. The 2025 WSOP mystery bounty feat solidified his reputation as a dangerous opponent in large-field events and demonstrated that timely luck, combined with solid fundamentals, can produce extraordinary outcomes.
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