Mike Rocco

Mike Rocco is an American professional poker player from Huntington Beach, California, with over $759,226 in live tournament earnings. During his poker career, he won at the Bellagio Five-Diamond World Poker Classic in December 2003. Mike also clinched his first bracelet at the 39th WSOP in June 2008. His best live cash of $229,500 came when he finished in 3rd place at the 44th WSOP in June 2013.

Mike Rocco: Live Tournament Participation

Mike Rocco’s first recorded live cash occurred in August 1990 at the 6th Annual Diamond Jim Brady in Los Angeles. He finished in 2nd place in a $300 + 30 1/2 Hold’em, 1/2 7 Card Stud, cashing $39,675.

Year later, in August 1991, Mike won a prize of $38,400 at the 7th Annual Diamond Jim Brady. He joined in a $500 + 30 7 Card Stud and finished in 1st place.

In December 2003, Mike played in a $1,500 + 70 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo Event #6 at the Bellagio Five-Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He clinched another victory and $71,004 added to his winnings.

At the 39th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in June 2008, he won a cash prize of $135,753. Mike participated in a $1,500 7 Card Stud and secured his first bracelet.

Continuing his career, Mike participated in a $3,000 No Limit Hold’em Event #44 at the 44th WSOP in June 2013. He reached the final table by placing 3rd and secured his biggest live cash of $229,500.

Most recently, in February 2024, he competed in a $1,100 No Limit Hold’em – Seniors at the Wynn Millions Poker Series in Las Vegas. Mike placed 8th and cashed $4,861.