Manelic Minaya

Manelic Minaya is an American professional poker player from Tampa, Florida, with over $2.4 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $222,575 came when he won at the WPT Borgata Poker Open in September 2008.

Manelic Minaya: Live Tournament Participation

Manelic Minaya’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 2005 at the Sixth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open. He finished in 5th place in a $500 + 50 Pot Limit Omaha, cashing $19,504.

Later in July of that year, Manelic participated in a $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em – World Championship Event at the 36th WSOP. He placed 61st and cashed $145,875.

Then, in October 2006, he earned a prize of $160,557 at the WSOPC Tunica. He finished in 2nd place in a $5,000 + 150 No Limit Hold’em Main Event.

In September 2008, Manelic played in a $2,500 + 150 No Limit Hold’em at the WPT Borgata Poker Open. He finished in 1st place and won his biggest live cash of $222,575.

Fast forward to October 2016. At the Punta Cana Poker Classic, he pocketed $88,995. In this event, Manelic entered in a $1,500 + 150 No Limit Hold’em Main Event and finished in 2nd place.

Continuing his career, he finished in 4th place at the 55th WSOP in June 2024. He claimed $134,075 in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em – Super Seniors Bracelet Event #59.

In October 2024, Manelic competed in a $1,700 No Limit Hold’em Main Ring Event #13 at WSOPC Pompano Beach. He ended up in 93rd place, earning $3,404.