Malissia Zapata

Malissia Zapata is an American poker player from Greenville, Texas, with over $130k in live tournament earnings. Her best live cash of $76,904 came when she finished in 3rd place at the 44th WSOP in June 2013.

Malissia Zapata: Live Tournament Participation

Malissia Zapata’s first recorded live cash occurred on May 7, 2006 at the Mirage Poker Showdown in Las Vegas. She finished in 3rd place in a $500 + 50 LIPS No Limit Hold’em Ladies Event, cashing $4,831.

Shortly after, on May 20, 2006, Malissia entered in a $350 + 40 No Limit Hold’em at the LIPS Grand Championship in Las Vegas. She ended up in 4th place, taking home $5,758.

In June 2010, Malissia played in a $1,500 Limit Hold’em at the 41st WSOP in Las Vegas. She made 28th place finish, claiming a prize of $4,623.

Three years later, in June 2013, she participated in a $1,500 Limit Hold’em Event #10 at the 44th WSOP. Malissia finished in 3rd place, securing her best live cash of $76,904 to date.

In November 2017, she took part in a $250 No Limit Hold’em – Ladies at the WSOP Circuit in Choctaw. Malissia ended up in 2nd place, pocketing $4,465.

In May 2024, Malissia competed in a $700 + 300 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Millions Bracelet Event #5 at the 55th WSOP. She ended up in 1563rd place, earning $1,489.