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Martin Dam is a high-stakes professional poker player from Denmark who has rapidly become one of the most respected specialists in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO). Based in Vienna, Austria, Dam is known for his calm, quiet intensity and his ability to navigate the swings of the world’s most expensive tournaments. While some players focus on fame, he has built his reputation through technical brilliance, particularly on the Triton Super High Roller circuit. As one of Denmark’s most successful modern exports, he has proven that a focused, math-based approach can lead to consistent success against the absolute elite of the game.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Martin Dam has total live earnings of over $3.8 million. He currently sits at 6th on the Denmark All Time Money List. His career reached a massive peak in 2025 during the Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro, where he finished 2nd in a $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha event for a career-best score of $626,000.
Dam is a serial winner in the PLO format. His major titles include a victory in the 2024 Super High Roller Bowl (SHRB) Cyprus $25,000 PLO event for $278,000 and a win in the Triton Montenegro $30,000 Turbo Bounty for $250,000. He has also been a dominant force at the “Big Wrap” series in Rozvadov, where he secured a massive $290,398 payday for a runner-up finish in 2022. His 2026 campaign has started strong with a 20th place finish in the $25,500 Onyx High Roller Series in Cyprus for $63,000, continuing his streak of cashing in the world’s toughest invitation-only events.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Denmark, Martin Dam eventually moved to Vienna, a city that has become a major hub for high-stakes European professionals. He first appeared on the live tournament scene around 2019, but he spent years before that mastering the game in the online world. Dam is part of a new breed of players who treat poker like a professional sport, often working with performance coaches to sharpen his mental game. He has spoken openly about his journey from dealing with pre-game anxiety to becoming a confident, high-stakes regular. This dedication to self-improvement has allowed him to leapfrog many veteran players and become a staple in “High Roller” fields, where he is frequently seen competing alongside the biggest names in the industry.
Play Style & Strategy
Dam is widely considered a Pot Limit Omaha specialist with a style that is both aggressive and mathematically sound. Because PLO is a game of smaller edges and higher variance than No Limit Hold’em, he relies on his deep understanding of “Game Theory Optimal” (GTO) principles to stay ahead. At the table, he is known for being stoic and disciplined, rarely giving away any information to his opponents. He is particularly effective in short-handed situations, where his ability to hand-read and apply pressure at the right moments shines. While he is a shark in tournaments, he is also a dangerous cash game player, often participating in the high-stakes festivals that run alongside major tour stops. This “no-nonsense” approach has made him one of the most consistent winners on the European and Asian high-roller circuits.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to keep up with Martin Dam as he battles in the biggest PLO events across the globe in 2026? You can follow his latest results and see his rankings through these links:
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