After our pleasant chat with Gennaro Proscia (which you can read again by CLICKING HERE), it’s now the turn of Alessandro Orsi from Team EvBets. A young (but not too young) and established online grinder, Alessandro has been making more and more appearances at live events recently.
A key player at the upcoming EPO Mystery Bounty, Ale Orsi was one of the top contenders for the title at the last IPO Sanremo, eventually won by Alessio Albore, thanks to a solid chip lead he achieved toward the end of Day 3.
Rewind
This is where we chose to start the conversation. While his 7th place finish might sting, it remains an impressive result given the massive field Alessandro faced:
“The shove that led to my elimination? I’d play it the same way,” Orsi begins, referring to the hand that knocked him out in 7th place at IPO Sanremo 2024. “If there’s one thing I’d change about that final table, it’s the hand with A-J at the start, where I clashed with the chip leader.
“Looking back, I’d make different choices—I wouldn’t have flatted the 3-bet. It should’ve been either a 4-bet or a fold, but certainly not a call like I did. Other than that, I don’t regret how things went. There will definitely be more opportunities.”
One step from glory
In 2024, Alessandro reached three important final tables but fell short of a breakthrough victory: Barcelona, Sanremo, and another Sanremo appearance. His biggest achievement was at the Mini EPT in Barcelona, where he finished 9th:
“It was a great experience but also a big disappointment because, let’s be honest, I was hoping for a better result. That tournament could have helped me buy a house and achieve one of my life’s main goals… But fortunately, there’s still plenty of time ahead!”
Regarding live tournaments, Alessandro emphasizes the importance of physical and mental preparation:
“We are athletes, and we need to prepare ourselves to face demanding structures. At my last final table, I arrived exhausted and drained. The structure was fantastic, but it’s on us players to be ready to handle the stress and fatigue.”
That night at the Sunday Special
Alessandro has been playing poker professionally for several years but has also been streaming his sessions on Twitch for about six years:
“I started when I was still an amateur. I liked the idea of getting feedback to improve and putting myself out there. At first, it was all very amateurish—just a laptop and cheap headphones—but over time, I invested in professional equipment.”
Although Twitch has never been a main source of income for him, Alessandro sees it as a valuable addition:
“I’ve never done it for the money but for passion. Sure, there were tough times, like when certain people put me in a bad mood during a livestream or after a bad run. But there are also many positives, like the support from people who follow you.”
Among his key achievements, Alessandro highlights his second-place finish at the Sunday Special, streamed live on Twitch about a year ago:
“It was an emotional moment. We made a deal in heads-up, but we realized too late that there was still a portion left to play to determine the champion. We went all-in on the first hand for a 100-big blind pot, and he hit on the river. Everyone made fun of me for it, but honestly, who cares? It was hilarious.”
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