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Martin Sedlak is a German professional poker player residing in Austria who has rapidly ascended to the top of the international circuit, widely recognized for his dominance in the Asian high roller scene and his milestone earnings on the Global Poker Index.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $1,044,000 in total live earnings, Martin Sedlak has established himself as a premier force in global tournament poker, officially surpassing the $1 million milestone in 2025. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best live cash of TWD 5,244,000 (~$163,094) was achieved in October 2024 at the APT Taipei Poker Classic, where he captured the prestigious bronze lion trophy in the TWD 110,000 High Roller event.
The year 2025 has been a defining season for Martin Sedlak, during which he accumulated nearly $500,000 in winnings across Asia, Europe, and the United States. His recent triumphs and records include:
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Winner, Zodiac Series of Poker II High Roller Single Day 6-Max (September 2025) for $16,230.
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Runner-up, 2025 Players Series Taiwan Championship II Super High Roller (August 2025) for $50,036.
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Runner-up, APT Championship Taipei Freezeout (November 2025) for $33,980.
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7th Place, APT Championship Taipei High Roller Ultra Stack (November 2025) for $31,553.
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19th Place, APT Championship Main Event (November 2025) for $47,003.
In addition to his success in Taiwan, he recorded a significant deep run at the Triton One Jeju series, finishing 26th in the Main Event for $38,000 in September 2025.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Germany and currently based in Austria, Martin Sedlak has transitioned from a consistent presence in European mid-stakes events to a feared regular on the Asian Poker Tour (APT) . While he initially honed his skills in tournaments across the Czech Republic and Belgium, his career trajectory shifted dramatically in 2024 when he began traveling extensively to Taipei, Jeju, and Cambodia. His success is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he reached a career-high of 265th in the world and currently ranks as the 6th best player in Germany.
Play Style & Strategy
Martin Sedlak is known for a calculated and high-pressure tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller” and “Freezeout” formats where technical precision is paramount. During his APT High Roller victory in Taipei, he was described as riding a “roller coaster” of a tournament, eventually demonstrating elite resilience to overcome a final table featuring world-class players like Punnat Punsri. His tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of No Limit Hold’em with the aggression required to navigate massive fields, a skill evidenced by his dual runner-up finishes in high-stakes championships during the latter half of 2025.
