Thomas Marchese

This page contains basic information about Thomas Marchese, American professional poker player. Here you can find out how the poker player got his start, what he has achieved and what style of poker he plays.

Main Information

Thomas Marchese is a prominent American professional poker player known for his significant achievements in live tournaments. Below is some brief information about him:

  • Nickname: Kingsofcards;
  • Nationality: American;
  • Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA;
  • Born: September 30, 1987;
  • Age: 37 years old;
  • Last Results: 7th place in the Triton Poker Series 2023 $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em; 4th place in the WPT 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown; 8th place in the EPT 2023 Monte Carlo 2023 €25,000 High Roller.

Thomas Marchese Biography

Thomas Marchise is an American professional poker player who started his journey in poker as a teenager. His interest in the game began in his high school years, but he became seriously interested in poker during his college years. It was during this period that Marchese began actively playing online and honing his skills, which prepared him to move to a higher level.

When Thomas was 20 years old, he already had good enough skills to venture into professional poker. He started with real money online games, where he was able to gain experience and develop a strategic mindset.

Thomas Marchese

Poker Career

Thomas’ professional career began to develop rapidly in 2010. At that time he won the prestigious title of Card Player of the Year, winning several major tournaments and regularly making it to the final tables. One of Marchese’s key successes in 2010 was winning the NAPT event at The Venetian Casino, which cemented his reputation as a serious contender.

Big Winnings and High Rollers

With each passing year, Thomas has strengthened his position in the world of poker. In 2015, he made significant strides by winning two High Roller tournaments at Aria Casino in Las Vegas for $681,876. These high stakes tournaments require not only excellent skills but also the ability to control emotions as the amount of winnings and the level of players add to the pressure.

Another highlight of Marchise’s career was his victory at the 2019 MILLIONS Vegas at Aria Resort and Casino, where his earnings totaled $1 million. This tournament was the first partypokerLIVE MILLIONS Series event held in the United States and brought Thomas his third million-dollar win at Aria.

Online Poker and the Alias Kingsofcards

Thomas has also had success in online poker. On the Full Tilt Poker platform, he played under the nickname Kingsofcards and participated in high stakes no-limit hold’em games.

Play Style and Contribution to the Community

Marchise is known for his aggressive and strategic style of play. His decisions at the table often demonstrate a deep understanding of poker and the ability to analyze his opponents’ behavior. This makes him one of the experienced high rollers.

Thomas also actively shares his knowledge of poker strategies through interviews, making him a respected figure in the poker community. His career is an example of perseverance and skill that has taught him how to win at high stakes tables.

Live Poker Achievements

Here is the list of notable achievements by Thomas Marchese in live poker:

Thomas Marchese’s achievements in live poker

  • 2010: Won the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Venetian, earning $827,648;
  • 2012: Secured victory in the $100,000 Super High Roller event at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Five Star World Poker Classic, taking home $1,308,405; 
  • 2014: Achieved a third-place finish in the $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em event at the Aria Super High Roller Series, winning $1,465,451; 
  • 2015: Finished sixth in the $500,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super High Roller Bowl, earning $1,075,000; 
  • 2019: Triumphed in the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Vegas $10,000 Main Event at the Aria Resort and Casino, securing a $1,000,000 prize

Online Poker Achievements

Thomas is no less accomplished at online poker, where he has the following achievements:

  •  2023 WSOP Online Event #17: On July 11, 2023, Marchese secured his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning the $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six-Max Championship, earning $195,963;
  • 2023 WSOP Online Event #20: On July 16, 2023, he finished 34th in the $777 No-Limit Hold’em “Lucky 7’s” event, adding $4,678 to his winnings; 
  • 2023 WSOP Online Event #16: On July 9, 2023, Marchese placed 13th in the $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack Championship, earning $9,202;
  • 2023 WSOP Online Event #13: On July 3-5, 2023, he secured the 26th position in the $5,300 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller Championship, with a prize of $12,240; 
  • 2023 WSOP Online Event #8: On June 20, 2023, Marchese achieved 9th place in the $3,200 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller, earning $22,493.
Thomas Marchese WPT

Top Five Career Cashes Prizes (in Table)

The table below shows the stats of Thomas’s 5 biggest wins.

PlaceTournamentWinning ($)Year
2WPT Alpha8 $100,000 No Limit Hold’em, Bellagio, Las Vegas1,574,5182014
1NAPT $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, Venetian, Las Vegas827,6482011
1WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic $100,000 No Limit Hold’em, Bellagio1,308,4052012
1Aria $100,000 Super High Roller, Las Vegas.1,306,8002014
1partypoker MILLIONS Vegas $10,300 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, Las Vegas1,000,0002019

Thomas Marchese Socials 

The player maintains some popular socials in which he shares his professional successes:

  • Twitter: @TomMarchese;
  • Instagram: @kingsofcards.

FAQ

Is Thomas Marchese good at poker?

Yes, Thomas Marchize is one of the successful American poker players

How old is Thomas Marchese?

Thomas Marchise was born on September 30, 1987, he is 37 years old.

Does Thomas Marchese still play poker?

Yes, Thomas Marchise continues to participate in poker tournaments and remains an active player.

What is Thomas Marchese’s Nickname?

He is known in the poker community under the nickname “Kingsofcards”.

What is Thomas Marchese’s net worth?

The total net worth of all player prizes is over $19 million. In 2024 this is the 57th place in the overall standings of players from all over the world.