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Jorryt van Hoof is a Dutch professional poker player who has long been one of the most respected figures in European poker. Originally from Eindhoven, van Hoof went from being a competitive gamer to one of the best high-stakes specialists in the world. He famously put the Netherlands on the map in 2014 when he led the World Series of Poker Main Event into the final table. Known for his technical brilliance and calm demeanor, he remains a dominant force in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $6.5 million (according to The Hendon Mob), van Hoof is currently 3rd on the Netherlands all-time money list. His most famous result came in the 2014 WSOP Main Event, where he entered the final table as the chip leader and eventually finished in 3rd place for a career-best $3,807,753.
Proving he is much more than just a one-hit wonder, van Hoof has crushed high-roller events for two decades. In 2020, he won a $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha event at the Aussie Millions for $322,551. He also holds a prestigious Master Classics of Poker (MCOP) title from 2019, worth $181,102. Even in late 2024 and early 2025, he has stayed at the top, winning a €10,000 High Roller at “The Big Wrap PLO” for $201,160 and taking 10th in the 2025 WSOP $10,000 PLO Championship for $84,191.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1982 in Eindhoven, van Hoof’s competitive journey began with Magic: The Gathering, a game that has produced many of poker’s greatest minds. He was an entrepreneur from a young age, owning a game store called GameForce before deciding to play poker professionally in 2003. He famously moved to Dublin and later Malta to focus entirely on the game, becoming a world-class online crusher under the screen name “TheCleaner11.” The name stuck after another famous pro, Justin Bonomo, once said Jorryt “cleaned him out” during a session. Today, he is back in the Netherlands and is considered a mentor to many Dutch players, having helped launch training sites like NederPoker.
Play Style & Strategy
Van Hoof is widely considered a “clean” and highly technical player, but his true specialty is Pot Limit Omaha (PLO). While many players treat PLO like a gamble, Jorryt approaches it with extreme mathematical precision. He is often praised for his mental game and his ability to stay “in the zone” for long periods, a skill he credits to his focus on physical health and meditation. His nickname “The Cleaner” perfectly describes his style: he is patient, rarely makes a big mistake, and slowly bleeds his opponents dry. Whether playing online or at a live final table, he is known for taking it “one hand at a time,” ensuring that his emotions never cloud his strategic decisions.
Social Media & Online Presence
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