The world of poker has some really talented players who with their passion and strategic prowess have established a name for themselves. On the other hand, it also has new and upcoming players being added every day, who showcase incredible talent and understanding of the game.
One such upcoming and promising player who caught everyone’s attention at the recently concluded 55th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2024 was Frank Funaro. The US-based player not only won a WSOP bracelet but also put his best poker skills on display which made heads turn.
Frank Funaro has over the past few years established himself as a rising star in the global poker scene. He has recorded several impressive cashes and recognitions owing to his strategic gameplay. Notably, with his analytical approach Frank Funaro has made significant strides in the live as well as online poker tournaments. He boasts of an impressive poker report card which includes deep runs in major events and victories that have brought him into the spotlight.
Journey into poker
Frank Funaro’s journey in the world of poker started with humble roots and an undying passion which gradually grew into a professional pursuit. Frank Funaro was born on 6th February 1995 and hails from a close-knit New Jersey family. Funaro initially made his way into the poker world majorly on his own. His early poker career was characterized by playing in local games in New Jersey, wherein he gradually built his skills and bankroll.
With time, his devotion to the game paid off and showed results and he transitioned into higher stakes and more prestigious tournaments. Despite the lack of a large poker circle in his hometown, Funaro with his sheer dedication and love for the game achieved notable results in both live and online poker. He happily boasts of deep runs in prestigious series like World Poker Tour (WPT) events and impressive finishes in the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Frank Funaro poker stats
Frank Funaro has etched his name for his skill and consistency, flaunting nearly $3,504,753 in live tournament earnings along with several major titles to his name. With that, he ranks 13th in New Jersey’s All-Time Money List and 627th on the overall All-Time Money List according to Hendon Mob.
His best live cash to date has been $1,301,000, which he pocketed for his 5th place finish at the WPT PKRGO $ 9,800 + 600 No Limit Hold’em – WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas in December 2022.
Frank Funaro WSOP 2024
Frank Funaro was seen making big waves at the WSOP 2024 season. The 29-year-old poker pro walked home wealthier by $716,272 at the end of WSOP 2024. He accumulated this amount from a total of 13 cashes from the 99-event-long series.
His best cash at WSOP 2024 came from WSOP $ 7,000 + 3000 No Limit Hold’em – Super Turbo Bounty – 8-Handed – Freezeout (Bracelet Event #57) on 22nd June 2024. He shipped this event gloriously walking away with his career second WSOP gold bracelet and a hefty paycheque of $ 612,997.
Another notable and significant result by Frank Funaro at WSOP 2024 was his 24th-place finish at the $ 25,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller – 6-Handed (Bracelet Event #21). For his close finish at one of the high-stakes events, he cashed $ 53,483.
Frank Funaro’s WSOP stats
Frank Funaro boasts of a total 136 cashes at the series accounting for a total of $2,110,560 in winnings. Of these 47 cashes and $1,739,465 earnings come from WSOP bracelet events and 87 cashes and $359,695 winnings come from WSOP circuit events.
The New Jersey resident also flaunts 2 WSOP bracelets and 2 WSOP rings to his name. He won his first-ever WSOP ring in 2021 after taking down the WSOP Harrahs Circuit Event #10- NLH Turbo $250 buy-in event for $13,515. This was followed by his second WSOP ring at WSOP Circuit Event #7: $75,000 GTD NLH 6-Max $320 buy-in event in 2022. For this he won $19,526 as prize money.
Frank Funaro’s career-first WSOP bracelet came in the same year, that is 2022, when he claimed victory at WSOP Online Bracelet #29: No-Limit Hold’em Championship (NV/NJ)
$1,000 buy-in event for a sum of $94,097. After a dry spell in 2023, the pro bounced back harder claiming his second piece of WSOP gold bracelet this year in 2024. He championed Event #57: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout event for his biggest WSOP cash of $612,997 for his top-place finish.
Frank Funaro continues to lock horns with the world’s best with his extraordinary skills and unmatched understanding of the game. His rapid rise in ranks is a testament to his dedication and talent. With each tournament he plays, he continues to solidify his name as a formidable competitor and an emerging talent in the world of professional poker. His results and gameplay make Frank Funaro worth keeping an eye on as he continues to make it big and set new benchmarks in the poker community.
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