Nicholas 'Nicky P' Palma is a professional poker player from New York, NY known for his unabashed personality and no-holds-barred table presence. Palma is a frequent competitor at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas and Europe, the European Poker Tour (EPT), and the World Poker Tour (WPT).
In recent years, Palma has accrued several six-figure cashes – including a 4th place finish in the 2026 Aria Poker Classic $3,500 BetMGM NLH Championship for $431,180, a 3rd place finish in the 2026 WSOP $5,000 NLH 8-Max for $326,136, a runner-up finish in the 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $10,000 NLH Deep Stack 8-Max for $173,300, and a 3rd place finish in the 2023 WSOP $1,500 NLH Freezeout for $184,730.
In addition to his successes in the live arena, Palma has proved himself a capable online poker player. With big scores on ACR Poker, GGPoker, and other platforms, he has established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the virtual felt.
In 2025, Palma notched his first bracelet with a win in the WSOP Online $2,000 Big PKO – outlasting a field of 199 entrants to claim the title and $78,998 (including bounties). After coming close on more than one occasion, the victory stands as a milestone in his career.
Palma is a fierce competitor in all aspects and unafraid to battle with the best.
