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Noah Boeken, known online as “Exclusive,” is a legendary Dutch professional poker player and a pioneer of the European Poker Tour (EPT). A 2015 inductee into the Dutch Poker Hall of Fame, Boeken is celebrated for winning one of the first-ever EPT titles and for his transition from a world-champion strategy gamer to a high-stakes poker pro.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $2,900,677 (according to The Hendon Mob), Boeken ranks 15th on the Netherlands All Time Money List. His career-best live cash of $411,013 came from his victory in the 2013 Master Classics of Poker (MCOP) Main Event in Amsterdam. Boeken made history in 2005 by winning the EPT Scandinavian Open in Copenhagen for $191,648. Other major results include a victory at the 2006 British Poker Open for $94,000 and a 96th-place finish in the 2009 WSOP Main Event. His longevity in the game, spanning over two decades of high-stakes results, underpins his substantial poker net worth.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Amsterdam, Boeken first gained international fame as a champion Magic: The Gathering player, winning the European Championship in 2000. Mentored by the “Flying Dutchman” Marcel Lüske, he was among the first wave of elite strategy gamers to migrate to poker during the early 2000s. Boeken became a cornerstone of Team PokerStars for many years and was instrumental in popularizing poker in the Netherlands through television shows like Veronica Poker and Poker Kings NL.
Play Style & Strategy
Boeken is recognized for his highly technical and versatile play style, excelling in both No Limit Hold’em and Mixed Games, particularly Pot Limit Omaha. His strategy is deeply rooted in his background in competitive gaming, characterized by intense mathematical calculation and an ability to adapt to short-handed table dynamics. Whether navigating large-field EPT events or battling in high-stakes PLO cash games, Boeken’s tactical patience and deep understanding of tournament variance make him a perennial threat on the global stage.
Social Media & Online Presence
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