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German
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Born (date and place of birth)
May 4, 1989 in Bonn, Germany
Residence (current location)
Currently lives in Vienna, Austria
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied Business Psychology at Hochschule Fresenius college in Cologne
Year started playing poker
Approximately 2009-2010, before 2011 WSOP victory
Age when started playing
Began serious poker involvement around age 20-21
Year turned professional
2011, after winning the WSOP Main Event and joining Team PokerStars
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2011 World Series of Poker Main Event, $8,715,638
First important tournament
First major live tournament participation was 2011 WSOP series; first cash was 7th place in $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event at 2011 WSOP
Main motivation for turning pro
Motivated by the skill aspect of poker and success in online poker; decided to pursue professional career after studying the game deeply and successful online results
Initial bankroll
Started online with small bankroll including a free $50 from PokerStrategy.com, slowly built up through online winnings
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught through studying poker after watching televised events like WSOP Main Event and High Stakes Poker on German TV
First sponsor/backing
PokerStars, became member of Team PokerStars after WSOP Main Event win
Total live tournament winnings
Approximately $8.8 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
At least 2 notable wins including 2011 WSOP Main Event and a 2016 Eureka Poker Tour SHR event
Number of final tables
At least 3 major final tables (including WSOP and other events)
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$8,715,638 at 2011 WSOP Main Event
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2011 WSOP Main Event)
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 15 cashes at WSOP events, including major cashes in 2011 and subsequent years
WSOP final tables
At least 2 WSOP final tables (including Main Event and $1,500 NLHE event in 2011)
Best WSOP Main Event result
1st place in 2011 WSOP Main Event
Online tournament winnings
Over $700,000 in online tournaments before 2011
Major online titles
Victory in Full Tilt Poker Sunday Mulligan in 2010 and a PokerStars $150,000 tournament in 2011
Poker team
Formerly Team PokerStars Pro (contract ended around 2012)
Country ranking
Formerly top-ranked German player after 2011 victory
All Time Money List position
Formerly #1 on German All Time Money List, now lower due to inactivity
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Peak year 2011 with major WSOP win; sporadic cashes in subsequent years with lower volume
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments with online tournament background
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Primarily full-ring and large field tournaments, including WSOP Main Event style
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em
Specialization limits
Tournament buy-ins mostly mid to high stakes after initial online micro to mid stakes
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker
Favorite casinos/locations
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino (WSOP venue), live events in Rozvadov (Eureka Poker Tour)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Solid, patient playing style with online-derived strategic foundation
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for strategic and calculated play rather than high bluff frequency
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Analytical and mathematical, studying poker theory deeply before major success
Style adaptability
Developed ability to adjust from online to live format with patience
Playing strengths
Strong tournament skills, adaptability, reading opponents after online experience
GTO strategy usage
Incorporates modern poker theory and GTO principles, especially from online study
Poker software usage
Utilized online poker training software and study tools during early career
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
2011 WSOP Main Event final table broadcast extensively; PokerGO coverage of 2011 final table
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in media coverage about 2011 WSOP Main Event champion
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple interviews post-2011 WSOP victory with ESPN, PokerNews, and other poker media
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Formerly PokerStars (Team PokerStars Pro)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Sponsored by PokerStars circa 2011-2012, then contract ended
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Team PokerStars membership post-2011 WSOP win
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in poker publications including PokerNews and CardPlayer profiles
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First German player to win WSOP Main Event; over $8.7 million prize in 2011
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
First German WSOP Main Event Champion
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Role model for German and European players, helped raise poker popularity in Germany
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Long-lasting recognition as Germany’s first world poker champion and 2011 WSOP Main Event winner
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Highlighted the growth of European players in international poker scene
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2013 | USA | WSOP | Rio Hotel & Casino | $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 2500 | 112 | 5371 | 1736 | |
WPT DeepStacks
2016 | Czech Republic | WPT DeepStacks | Rozvadov | Eureka Poker Tour SHR | 5200 | 1 | 44814 | || |
Rozvadov tournaments
2016 | Czech Republic | Eureka Poker Tour | Rozvadov | SHR | 5200 | 1 | 44814 | ||
PokerStars tournaments
2011 | Online | PokerStars | Online | $320 No-Limit Hold'em | 320 | 1 | 30000 | || |
Other platform results
2010 | Online | Full Tilt Poker | Sunday Mulligan | | | 1 | 61000 | || |