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Thomas Muhlocker is an elite Austrian professional poker player and a fixture of the global high-stakes circuit. Known online as “WushuTM,” he is widely considered one of the most technically proficient tournament players in the world, having secured major titles on the EPT, WSOP, and Triton Poker Series.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Thomas Muhlocker has accumulated total live earnings of $11,620,647, ranking him #2 on the Austrian All Time Money List behind Matthias Eibinger. His career-best live score of $1,277,436 was achieved with a 2nd-place finish in the 2024 Triton Poker Series Jeju $100k Main Event.
Muhlocker first rose to international prominence in 2013 by defeating Daniel Negreanu heads-up to win the EPT Barcelona €10,300 High Roller for €390,700. He has remained at the pinnacle of the game through 2025, recently securing a 3rd-place finish in the WSOP Paradise $50,000 High Roller for $768,170. His vast online winnings under the moniker “WushuTM”, combined with his consistent high-roller success, place his estimated poker net worth at over $15 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1987 in Vienna, Austria, Muhlocker is a leading member of the “Vienna Crew”, a group of young Austrian pros who revolutionized the high-stakes scene through rigorous study and collaboration. He began his career in the online arena, quickly ascending to the highest stakes of MTTs (Multi-Table Tournaments). Unlike many flash-in-the-pan players, Muhlocker has sustained a world-class level of play for over a decade, transitioning from an online specialist to a feared “end boss” in the live Super High Roller community.
Play Style & Strategy
Muhlocker is the embodiment of the modern, GTO-based (Game Theory Optimal) professional. His strategy is characterized by extreme technical precision, particularly in shorthanded and final table situations. Known for a stoic and regunglos (motionless) table presence, he excels at masking information while executing complex, high-frequency bluffs. His ability to navigate deep-stacked high-roller fields is rooted in his deep understanding of range distribution and ICM (Independent Chip Model) pressure, making him one of the most difficult opponents to exploit on the circuit.
Social Media & Online Presence
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