Desmond Portano
| Name | Desmond Portano |
| Nationality | American |
| Socials | Hendonmob |
| Streams on | World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker |
| Type | Player |
Desmond Portano is an American professional poker player from Brooklyn, New York, with over $393.8k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $67,422 came when he finished in 99th place at the 41st WSOP in July 2010.
Desmond Portano: Live Tournament Participation
Desmond first recorded live cash occurred in March 2004 during the ATLARGE Festival in Atlantic City. He finished in 5th place in a $100 + 20 ToC – 7 Card Stud Omaha Hi/Lo No Limit Hold’em, cashing $288.
In May 2004, Demond played in a $10,000 World Championship Event at the 35th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He secured 44th place and earned $60,000.
At the 38th WSOP in July 2007, he earned a cash prize of $20,320. Desmond participated in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – World Championship and secured 572nd place.
Later in September of that year, he participated in a $1,000 + 80 No Limit Hold’em at the WPT Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City. Desmond finished in 6th place and took home $25,200.
Continuing his career, he competed in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship at the 41st WSOP in July 2010. Desmond secured 99th place and earned his biggest live cash of $67,422.
Moreover, in June 2011, Desmond entered in a $2,500 8 Game at the 42nd WSOP. He finished reached the final table by placing 5th and earned a prize of $57,692.
Most recently, in July 2017, he competed in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Event #63 at the 48th WSOP. Desmond placed 214th and cashed $1,551.
