Updated: 2025.11.30

Dominik Nitsche is a German professional poker player, four-time WSOP bracelet winner, and high-stakes crusher widely regarded as one of the world’s leading experts in Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategy.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $21.6 million in total live earnings, Nitsche ranks 6th on the German All Time Money List (according to The Hendon Mob), cementing his status as a legend of the modern game.

Most recently, he made a deep run in the record-breaking APT Championship Taipei 2025 Main Event (November 2025). Entering the final table second in chips, he ultimately finished in 4th place, cashing for TWD 12,518,200 (~$405,120). This result adds another six-figure score to his impressive resume on the Asian circuit.

His most prestigious victory remains the 2017 WSOP Europe, where he won the €111,111 High Roller for One Drop for a massive €3,487,463 (~$4,064,000). He is also a titan in the online arena; playing as “Texxassss,” he won the ACR Poker Venom in May 2024 for $1.8 million, the biggest score in the site’s history.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Minden, Germany, and currently residing in Edinburgh, Scotland, Nitsche burst onto the scene as a prodigy. He set a record (since broken) as the youngest player to win three WSOP bracelets, achieving the feat by age 23.

Beyond playing, Nitsche is a major influencer in poker education. He is the co-founder of DTO Poker, a GTO training app that popularized solver-based study for the masses, further solidifying his reputation as a “student of the game” turned master.

Play Style & Strategy

Nitsche is the definition of a “GTO Wizard.” His play style is strictly mathematical and theoretical, relying on solver outputs rather than “feel” or live reads. This analytical approach allowed him to navigate the massive field in Taipei and consistently compete in Super High Roller events against the world’s toughest opponents.