Mariano Grandoli reportedly made a $1.25 million profit from his 2025 cash games
Mariano Grandoli, the popular poker vlogger known as “Mariano,” recently revealed a massive $1.25 million profit from his 2025 cash games. In a yearly recap video shared with his 200,000 YouTube subscribers, he detailed how he reached this seven-figure milestone across 92 sessions. The results represent a significant leap from his 2024 earnings, which sat at roughly $486,000.
What makes these numbers stand out is the efficiency of his play. Mariano spent just 557 hours at the table last year, which averages out to an hourly rate of more than $2,250. This performance stands in sharp contrast to other high-profile vloggers like Ethan “Rampage” Yau, who reported heavy losses and high hourly deficits during the same period.
The vlogger’s career began in 2019 with a modest $300 buy-in at a $1/$3 game in Southern California. Since those early days, he has moved into the highest stakes available, becoming a staple on shows like Hustler Casino Live. While he admitted to a difficult stretch in the middle of 2025 where he lost $500,000 in three weeks, he ultimately recovered to post his best year ever.
Beyond the poker table, Mariano is also focusing on his punk-rock band, Dear Delta. He serves as the drummer for the group and announced that they plan to release a new album later this year.
His digital presence also continues to expand, as his YouTube channel saw a 15% increase in subscribers throughout 2025, further cementing his status as a leading voice in the poker community.
