Dario Minieri

Childhood

Minieri developed his competitive spirit early in life through the card game Magic: The Gathering. He traveled internationally to participate in tournaments, honing his strategic thinking and competitive drive before transitioning to poker.

Career

Minieri began his poker journey at age 18, initially focusing on low-stakes heads-up games online. He quickly found success, particularly in Sit-and-Go tournaments, and gained recognition for his achievements on PokerStars. Minieri was the first player to accumulate enough Frequent Player Points to purchase a Porsche Cayman S from the PokerStars store, a feat that highlighted his online poker prowess.

His breakthrough year came in 2008 when he earned over $1 million in live tournament winnings. This included a victory at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in the $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Handed event, where he won his first WSOP bracelet and $528,418. He has a total of eight cashes at the WSOP, accounting for $755,097 of his total winnings.

Other notable achievements include multiple final table appearances at the European Poker Tour (EPT), including third-place finishes at EPT Sanremo and EPT Warsaw.

Personal life

Minieri enjoys soccer, movies, and driving his Porsche. Details about his romantic life are not widely publicized.

Revenue

Dario Minieri's net worth is estimated to be $10 million. As of 2024, his live tournament winnings exceed $1,900,000.

Interesting facts

• He was the first person to buy a Porsche with Frequent Player Points on PokerStars.
• Minieri is known by some as "the guy with the scarf".
• He dropped out of university, where he was studying psychology, to pursue poker professionally.
  

Legacy

Dario Minieri has solidified his place as a respected figure in the poker community. His aggressive style, online achievements, and WSOP bracelet win have made him a notable player.