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Frank Koopmann
Frank Koopmann is a German professional poker player who achieved the pinnacle of the sport in April 2026 by capturing his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet. A long-time veteran of the European circuit, Koopmann is celebrated for his technical mastery of Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and Mixed Games. His historic victory at the 2026 WSOP Europe in Prague, where he defeated high-stakes legend Shaun Deeb in a dramatic heads-up battle, has solidified his status as one of Germany’s premier mixed-game specialists.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now surpassing $440,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Koopmann has officially entered the elite tier of European winners. His career-best live score of $143,194 (€123,879) was achieved on April 1, 2026, during his bracelet-winning run in Prague.
Koopmann’s 2025–2026 season has been the most successful of his two-decade career:
- April 1, 2026: 1st place in the WSOPE Event #2: €3,300 Mixed PLO/PLO8/Big O for $143,194 (First WSOP Bracelet).
- February 18, 2026: 42nd place in the EPT Paris €1,600 No-Limit Hold’em for $12,296.
- January 2026: 6th place in the Dutch Open Mini Main Event for $4,796.
- October 2025: 26th place in the Battle of Malta Main Event for $8,859.
- July 2025: 17th place in the DeepStack Championship PLO Event in Las Vegas for $2,603.
Combined with his extensive online history and consistent regional cashes, his estimated poker net worth is over $1.2 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Germany and now a resident of Prague, Frank Koopmann has been a steady presence in the poker world for over 20 years. He first appeared on the international radar in 2012 with a deep run in the EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo. For over a decade, Koopmann built a reputation as a “pro’s pro,” consistently cashing in mid-to-high stakes events across the World Series of Poker (WSOP) , European Poker Tour (EPT), and World Poker Tour (WPT).
Koopmann’s career reached its zenith at the 2026 WSOP Europe at King’s Resort. In the €3,300 Mixed PLO event, he faced a final table featuring heavyweights like Dario Sammartino and Shaun Deeb. The heads-up duel against Deeb-who was hunting for his ninth bracelet-ended in what commentators called “one of the sickest coolers in history.” Deeb flopped a King-high flush only for Koopmann to turn quad fours, instantly ending the tournament. An emotional Koopmann stated afterward, “PLO is my love,” as he became the first German to win a bracelet in the 2026 European series.
Play Style & Strategy
Koopmann is renowned for a “clinical, methodical, and theoretically sound” approach to Omaha and Mixed Games. Unlike “action-first” players, his game is built on a deep understanding of starting hand equities and post-flop pot control.
His strategy revolves around:
- Mixed Game Specialization: An elite proficiency in Big O and PLO 8-or-Better, variants where his technical edge over No-Limit Hold’em specialists is most pronounced.
- Post-Flop Composure: Maintaining extreme discipline in high-pressure “uncapped” scenarios, a trait that allowed him to outplay several world champions during his 2026 bracelet run.
- Patient Exploitation: Utilizing a “tight-aggressive” (TAG) baseline to induce mistakes from over-aggressive opponents, especially in the multi-game formats he favors.
Social Media & Online Presence
Follow the German mixed-game champion as he continues his historic 2026 season:
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