Gerald Karlic is an Austrian professional poker player and “globe-trotting” high roller, widely recognized for his incredible consistency in massive field tournaments and his recent surge to the top of the European rankings.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $3.7 million in total live earnings, Gerald Karlic ranks 6th on the Austria All Time Money List on The Hendon Mob. He is currently in the midst of a career-defining “heater” across 2024 and 2025. His largest career score came in October 2025 at the WSOP Europe Main Event in Rozvadov, where he finished as the runner-up for €757,000 (~$888,070), narrowly missing the bracelet but securing a massive payday. This followed a dominant run in late 2024, where he finished 2nd in the Eureka Prague Main Event (field of 4,732 entries) for €396,086 (~$416,200) and 2nd in the CAPT Million for €200,500 (~$235,190). He recently expanded his success to Asia, winning the APT Taipei Single Day High Roller in November 2025 for TWD 7,186,580 (~$233,000).

Biography & Poker Background

Residing in Austria, Karlic has been a fixture on the international circuit for over a decade. Often described as a “globe-trotter,” he built his initial bankroll through consistent results in mid-major tours like the partypoker MILLIONS – where he won a Warm-Up event in 2018 for €230,000 – and the WSOP International Circuit. Unlike many players who specialize in one region, Karlic competes year-round globally, seamlessly transitioning from the European Poker Tour (EPT) in Prague to high-stakes festivals in Taiwan and Korea. His reputation is that of a “end-boss” in large-field European tournaments, frequently navigating through thousands of entrants to reach final tables.

Play Style & Strategy

Karlic is known for his aggressive big-stack play, often utilizing chip leverage to bully opponents on the bubble and in deep stages of tournaments. His ability to maintain focus over multi-day “marathon” events—such as the Eureka and WSOP Main Events – demonstrates elite stamina and patience.

While he excels in No Limit Hold’em, his recent High Roller victories suggest he has successfully adapted his game to the GTO-heavy strategies required to beat the modern elite fields.

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