Albert Destrade

Albert Destrade is an American poker player and reality television personality born on March 31st, 1985, in Plantation, Florida, with over $224.6K in live tournament earnings. His most notable cash came from winning the 2015 Isle Classic Main Event in Pompano Beach, where he secured a prize of $105,000.

He is well-known for his appearance on the television series Survivor: South Pacific. Currently, he works as a professional baseball player, hosts the podcast It’s Not Polite to Ask, and co-hosts The Modern Flirting podcast. He has also made appearances on Poker After Dark.

Albert Destrade: Poker Journey on Poker After Dark

Albert Destrade debuted on March 17th, 2021, in PAD Season 12 Episode 25. He participated in a $50/100 +$100BBA No Limit Hold ’em game with James Bord, Jake Daniels, Lynne Ji, and others. Destrade won $28,500, his best live cash to date.

He encountered his biggest loss on March 19th, 2021, in PAD Season 12 Episode 27. Engaging in another $50/100 +$100BBA No Limit Hold ’em game with Dan Shak, Trevor Pope, Bryan Ercolano, and others, he lost $20,200.

His most recent appearance was on March 21st, 2021, during PAD Season 12 Episode 29. Competing in a $50/100 +$100BBA No Limit Hold ’em game with the same set of players, he ended the night down $18,600.

Albert Destrade: Live Tournament Participation

Albert Destrade recorded his first live cash in October 2012. He participated in a $330 No Limit Hold’em event at the Isle Casino in Pompano Beach. Destrade finished in 14th place and took home $1,144.

In January 2015, he achieved his best live cash at the Isle Casino $100K Guaranteed Event in Pompano Beach. Destrade competed in a $330 No Limit Hold’em event, finishing in 1st place and winning $105,000.

His most recent live tournament participation was in June 2023. He competed in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Monster Stack Bracelet Event at the 54th WSOP in Las Vegas. Destrade ended up in 403rd place and cashed for $5,296.