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Manig Loeser is a world-class German professional poker player and a prominent fixture in the global high-stakes community. A two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event champion, Loeser is celebrated for his immense consistency and technical precision. Currently ranking among Germany’s top 10 on the all-time money list, he has successfully transitioned from an online “grinder” to a high-roller elite, boasting over $12 million in live tournament earnings.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $12,090,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Loeser is a powerhouse of European poker. His career-best live score of $2,162,644 was achieved in 2017 with a runner-up finish in the HK$1,000,000 Triton Poker Series Montenegro Main Event. Loeser is a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, most notably capturing gold in the 2021 WSOP Online $600 Monster Stack for$101,909. He also famously won the 2019 European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Main Event for $678,540. His strong performance has continued into 2026, where he recently kicked off the year with a victory in the Circuito Argentino de Poker (CAP) $250 Monster Stack and a 2nd-place finish in the $500 Main Event. His sustained high-stakes pedigree contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $15 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Bad Homburg, Germany, Loeser belongs to the elite wave of German pros—including Fedor Holz and Rainer Kempe—who dominated the high-roller scene in the late 2010s. Known by online monikers like “swordfish007” and “Ohio77,” he built his reputation in the high-stakes online tournament world before establishing himself as a live circuit regular. Unlike many of his peers who emphasize solver-only approaches, Loeser is known for his balanced life, formerly residing in Brighton, UK, and maintaining a relatively low-profile personal life despite his massive success. Today, he is a mainstay at every World Series of Poker (WSOP) stop, where he is consistently a threat in both No-Limit Hold’em and Short Deck formats.
Play Style & Strategy
Loeser is renowned for a “technical, disciplined, and stoic” play style. His strategy is deeply rooted in modern theory, but he is specifically praised for his mental stamina and ability to navigate massive tournament fields with minimal errors. He excels in high-pressure final table environments, as evidenced by his EPT Monte Carlo victory where he navigated a grueling three-handed battle against Wei Huang and Viktor Katzenberger. Loeser’s approach is characterized by precise hand-reading and a patient “small-ball” style that allows him to preserve his stack until high-leverage spots arise. Whether competing in a Triton Poker Series nosebleed event or a deep WSOP run, Loeser’s strategy centers on technical balance and a professional discipline that has kept him at the top of the game for over a decade.
Social Media & Online Presence
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