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German citizen of Turkish descent
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Born (date and place of birth)
1990 in Berlin, Germany
Residence (current location)
Vienna, Austria, lives in a shared flat with other players
Education (institution, specialization)
Started studying business administration at Brandenburg Technical University; also studied psychology in Vienna but did not complete studies
Year started playing poker
2006 (started playing poker on New Year's Eve), first recorded live cash in 2012
Age when started playing
Approximately 16 years old
Year turned professional
Around 2013-2014, after moving to Vienna and meeting Fedor Holz, he intensified poker career
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
January 2012 won a €200 No Limit Hold’em live tournament in Berlin
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Met Fedor Holz in 2013 who influenced his progression into professional poker
First important tournament
January 2012 live tournament in Berlin, €200 buy-in event
Main motivation for turning pro
Inspired by success and mentorship of Fedor Holz, motivation to pursue poker professionally intensified after meeting him
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught and early online play; influenced by high-level players and intensive practice after 2013
Total live tournament winnings
Over $23,167,137 in live tournament earnings as of late 2023
Number of tournament wins
9 total tournament wins including major high roller and WSOP Main Event
Number of final tables
48 final tables in live tournaments
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$8,000,000 at the 2021 WSOP Main Event
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2021 WSOP Main Event winner)
WSOP cashes (number)
85 cashes at WSOP events
WSOP final tables
10 final tables at WSOP
Best WSOP Main Event result
Winner of the 2021 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
3rd place in 2016 $111,111 One Drop High Roller ($2,154,265), winner of 2017 Triton Super High Roller Series Main Event (~$1.29 million)
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Winner of 2019 US Poker Open Event #9 $50,000 NLH for $738,000
Highest stakes played
Plays $111,111 One Drop High Roller and comparable super high roller events
Country ranking
Top 4 German players by earnings and achievements
All Time Money List position
Top 10 German all-time money list position
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Had peak earnings years notably 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 with multiple final tables and big cashes
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold’em (specializing in tournaments)
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Live tournaments primarily; also significant high roller events
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 6-max tournament preference
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No Limit Hold’em primarily
Specialization limits
High stakes super high rollers from $25K to $111K+ buy-in tournaments
Online rooms where plays
Played online under nickname "Körrinho" on PokerStars (account later locked)
Favorite casinos/locations
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino (WSOP), Casinos in Vienna, Philippines (Triton Series), Poker Masters events in Las Vegas
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Mathematically grounded, controlled aggression, adaptive, strategic
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for excellent tactical play and pressure application rather than frequent bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Strong emphasis on mathematical and GTO-based decision making coupled with adaptability
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to opponents and conditions, able to adjust strategy effectively
Playing strengths
Tournament endurance, strategic depth, final table composure, high roller experience
GTO strategy usage
Extensive use of Game Theory Optimal strategies and modern poker theory
Poker software usage
Uses poker analysis and training tools (inferred from high-level play and professional approach)
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared televised at WSOP final tables including 2021 Main Event final table coverage
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, Poker Central, GGPoker interviews and profiles
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared on poker podcasts including interviews following his 2021 WSOP Main Event win
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate social media posting, especially around major tournament events
Type of content in social media
Poker-related updates, tournament results, personal milestones
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Not publicly disclosed current sponsorships
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Published poker player profiles and interviews in major poker news outlets
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Had PokerStars account locked for four years after lending account in 2013-14
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
German Player of the Year 2017, 2021, 2022
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized among Germany's elite poker professionals alongside Fedor Holz and Christoph Vogelsang
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Third German to win WSOP Main Event (2021), set record for most players outlasted consecutively in WSOP Main Events (15,328 players)
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Highest single win by a German in WSOP Main Event with $8 million in 2021
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Represents new generation of mathematically skilled players bringing technical and strategic evolution to live poker
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Symbol of poker's post-pandemic revival and one of the top German poker ambassadors on the international stage
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Demonstrated success that helped maintain global poker interest post-pandemic, inspiring new pros
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2022 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Bally's/Paris Las Vegas | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | 75th | | 6,650 entries | | |||| 2021 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $8,000,000 | 6,650 entries | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2015 | Malta | EPT Malta Main Event | Malta | €5,300 | 16th | €35,800 | | |
WSOP Europe
2018 | Europe | WSOP Europe Main Event | Rozvadov, Czech Republic | €10,350 | 7th | €130,350 | | |
Triton Poker Series
2017 | Philippines | Triton Super High Roller Series | Philippines | $1,050,000 (approx) | 1st | $1,292,509 | | |
Aria High Roller Series
2018 | USA | Aria High Roller Event #83 | Las Vegas | $25,000 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $202,500 | | |
US Poker Open
2019 | USA | U.S. Poker Open Event #9 | Las Vegas | $50,000 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $738,000 | 41 entries | |
Poker Masters
2018 | USA | Poker Masters Event #6 | Las Vegas | $50,000 No Limit Hold'em | 2nd | $517,000 | | | |||| 2018 | USA | Poker Masters Event #7 | Las Vegas | $50,000 No Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $400,000 | | |
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nationality: German citizen of Turkish descent