Anthony Marsico

Anthony Marsico is an American poker player from Bloomingdale, Illinois, known for high-stakes cash games. He is primarily associated with the Chicago poker scene and specializes in high-limit pot-limit Omaha (PLO).

Marsico began playing poker for money at age 17 and went on to establish himself as a high-stakes PLO cash-game player. He gained wider attention in 2012 as a notable figure on the Chicago tournament circuit.

Before turning to poker, Marsico was an accomplished soccer player. At Lewis University, he studied business administration and played forward on the men's soccer team. He was also part of the Sockers FC squad that won the 2005 U19 national championship.

Marsico finished his high-school career as Glenbard North’s all-time leading goal-scorer, with 82 goals, and served as a three-year team captain. At Lewis University, he earned Academic All-GLVC recognition and Dean’s List honors, underscoring his accomplishments beyond the poker table.