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Frederik Brink
Frederik Brink is a premier Danish professional poker player and a long-standing titan of the European circuit. Best known for his historic victory at the 2012 EPT Madrid Main Event, Brink has maintained an elite level of competition for over fifteen years. A dual-threat who has conquered both the live arena and the high-stakes online world under the moniker “Brink,” he is recognized for his technical versatility and remains one of the top five all-time money winners in Denmark’s poker history.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $5,506,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Frederik Brink is a cornerstone of the Danish poker elite. His career-defining moment occurred in March 2012, when he outlasted a field of 477 players to win the EPT Madrid Main Event for a staggering $649,837. Brink has shown incredible longevity, maintaining a prolific pace through 2025 and into the 2026 season. Recent highlights include a deep run in the 2025 WSOP $1,500 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo and a runner-up finish in the 2024 EPT Prague H.O.R.S.E. event for $14,827. His massive online success, with nearly $5 million in additional earnings, contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $8 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EPT Madrid €5,300 Main Event (1st) | $649,837 |
| 2010 | Aussie Millions $10,600 Main Event (3rd) | $644,142 |
| 2024 | Battle of Malta €1,100 High Roller (2nd) | $65,839 |
| 2024 | EPT Prague €550 H.O.R.S.E. (2nd) | $14,827 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1985 and hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark , Frederik Brink emerged as part of the legendary wave of Scandinavian online grinders in the mid-2000s. Originally establishing himself on PokerStars under the handle “Brink,” he became one of the most feared MTT (Multi-Table Tournament) players in the world. His transition to live play was seamless, highlighted by a 3rd-place finish at the 2010 Aussie Millions Main Event before his EPT coronation in Madrid. Unlike many of his contemporaries who specialized solely in No-Limit Hold’em, Brink has evolved into a formidable Mixed Game player, frequently recording final tables in H.O.R.S.E., 8-Game, and Stud formats. In 2026, he remains a dedicated traveler of the European Poker Tour and the WSOP, currently ranked in the top 5 of the Danish All-Time Money List.
Play Style & Strategy
Brink is renowned for a “clinical, balanced, and technically disciplined” play style. During his EPT Madrid victory, analysts praised his ability to maintain extreme emotional equilibrium, a trait that has sustained his career for nearly two decades. Strategically, he is a proponent of multidisciplinary versatility; his success in Limit and Mixed games provides him with a unique edge in tournament dynamics where field technicality is at its peak. While he possesses a strong foundation in modern technical principles, Brink is often described as an “exploitative veteran” who can identify and capitalize on the specific tendencies of his opponents. His approach focuses on long-term technical equity and minimizing high-variance gambles in early tournament stages.
Social Media & Online Presence
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Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.
