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Fabian Gumz is a German professional poker player and WPT Prime champion, widely recognized for his aggressive style and consistent deep runs in major international festivals.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $3.8 million in total live earnings, Fabian Gumz sits comfortably among the top 30 on the German All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best live cash stands at $353,380, earned from a runner-up finish at the WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open.
A consistent performer on the world stage, his breakout title came at the WPT Prime Slovakia Championship in 2024, where he defeated a massive field to win €117,280 (~$126,000). He further solidified his elite status in 2024 by reaching the final table of the WSOP Europe Main Event, finishing 9th for over $100,000.
His recent 2025 triumphs highlight his continued dominance. Gumz secured a runner-up finish in the High Roller at APT Jeju 2025 in South Korea for KRW 173,770,000 (~$124,120) in October. He also showcased his skill on the elite Triton circuit, finishing 20th in the Triton Jeju NLHE Main Event for $246,000 and 11th in the Triton One High Roller for $78,800 in September 2025.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Hamburg, Germany, and currently residing in Vienna, Austria, Fabian Gumz describes himself as living a “nomad life,” traveling the global circuit year-round. He transitioned from a strong online grinder to a feared live competitor after a breakout year in 2017. He now regularly cashes in events ranging from the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas to high-stakes tournaments in Asia, including recent successes in Cambodia, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Play Style & Strategy
Fabian Gumz is known for a “Hero and Villain” table presence, personable and social, yet relentless with chips in play. He excels at leveraging big stacks to apply maximum ICM pressure on opponents, a strategy that has earned him numerous final table appearances. His ability to switch gears between patient accumulation and aggressive domination makes him one of the toughest regulars in the modern game.
