[3] Prior to the 2019 Main Event he had live tournament earnings of more than $8 million and was second on Italy's all-time money list.

[6] Playing under the name "Secret_M0d3", Sammartino has won three Spring Championship of Online Poker events, including a $21,000 No Limit Hold'em high roller in May 2016 for $718,000.

[7][8] Sammartino made the final table of the Main Event at the 2019 WSOP in sixth chip position and got to heads-up with Ensan.

On the 301st hand of the final table, he went all-in on the turn with straight and flush draws holding 8♠ 4♠ but lost to the pocket kings of Ensan.

[9] Away from poker, Sammartino runs a company named Rent, Sell, Cars that loans out Ferraris.