In 2024 WSOP Edition, German Poker Professionals Max Kruse and Bernd Gleissner triumph in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Competition
German PokerStandouts Kruse and Gleissner Shine at 2024 WSOP Vegas Event
At the prestigious WSOP 2024 in Sin City, celebrated German poker veterans Max Kruse and Bernd Gleissner locked horns with a massive player pool of 817 competitors in the thrilling $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em tournament. Kruse, former football star for VfL Wolfsburg and Union Berlin, placed an impressive 7th and pocketed a cool $79,436 (€74,004.56).
In an intense six-handed showdown, the German titan Gleissner came close to snatching the tournament title but ultimately yielded to Aussie competitor Mostafa Haidary. Despite the hard-fought battle, Gleissner walked away with an impressive second-place prize of $437,821 (€407,884.99).
Here's the conclusive rundown of the top six finishers:
- Mostafa Haidary (AUS), $656,747 (€611,841.92)
- Bernd Gleissner (GER), $437,821 (€407,884.99)
- Krasimir Yankov (BUL), $300,293 (€279,760.47)
- Brandon Schwartz (USA), $206,606 (€192,479.31)
- Pedro Madeira (BRA), $148,939 (€138,755.30)
- Matthew McEwan (USA), $107,770 (€100,401.23)
- Max Kruse (GER), $79,436 (€74,004.56)
Max Kruse: Ex-Footballer Turns Poker Ace at WSOP
Prodigious poker enthusiast and retired football force, Max Kruse, was previously a fan favorite in the German national football league. Although he managed to become a part of the mighty German squad, his true passion has always been gambling, specifically poker. This often caused tension during his football career with his management, who were less than pleased at his distractions.
Post-football, Kruse decided to dive headfirst into a life of poker and called it quits with VfL Wolfsburg in favor of the German second division side SC Paderborn. Since his retirement in 2023, Kruse has dedicated his existence to the fine art of poker and has since earned a legendary status on social media. Joining the gaming fray with his better half on the popular YouTube channel Die Kruses, you can find out firsthand how life as a poker professional differs from that of a two-time all-star footballer.
Stay tuned for further tournament updates involving German standouts, Kruse, Gleissner, and the esteemed DACH players in the exciting world of poker at the WSOP 2024.
Online casinos in Germany might appeal to Max Kruse, looking to continue his poker journey outside of major tournaments. The success of Bernd Gleissner at the 2024 WSOP Vegas Event has brought online poker platforms in Germany into the spotlight, offering similar high-stakes gaming experiences.
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