Andras Nemeth
| Name | Andras Nemeth |
| Nickname | probirs |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
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Hungarian poker pro “probirs” from Budapest, Andras Nemeth, has made a significant mark in the poker world. With total live earnings exceeding $5.5 million he holds the impressive second position on the Hungary All-Time Money List.
Andras Nemeth: Early Life
In addition to his online tournament winnings, Nemeth has maintained a secrecy surrounding his personal life and background. What little is known about him begins to emerge in his poker journey, which started around 2009-2010. During this time, the Hungarian online poker community started noticing him, with local media covering his tournament successes. Nemeth started on platforms like Absolute Poker, UltimateBet, and Full Tilt, which have all disappeared from the online poker scene.
As time progressed, by early 2012, Nemeth had become one of the best players in online poker tournaments. He gained recognition as one of the top-ranked MTT (Multi-Table Tournament) players. This was evident in his impressive track record on PocketFives, strengthening his competitive standing. Unfortunately, his account has since been deleted.
Andras Nemeth: Poker Career
Nemeth’s live poker journey kicked off with a bang as he scored his first recorded victory in October 2009. He claimed the top spot and $73,028 in the €1,500 NLHE event at the Austrian Classics. This early success marked the beginning of his impressive career in live poker. A month after, he earned his first major win, finishing in 4th place at the Master Classics of Poker and earned $201,182. In 2013, his skills improved, securing a notable runner-up finish in the EPT Barcelona and adding $144,804 to his career earnings.
The year 2018 proved to be monumental for Nemeth. In December, he secured a second-place finish in the EPT Prague €50K event, earning $514,564. Furthermore, he secured runner-up status in the $25K Caribbean Poker Party, earning $550,000. He also notched his first win of the year, amassing $692,882 in the €25K EPT Barcelona event just a month prior.
In January 2020, he earned over $362K in the Australian Poker Open, with a $189,171 3rd-place finish in the A$50,000 event. Afterward, he continued amassing winnings, surpassing $3 million in various online tournaments. This included events such as Poker Masters, WPT, Super High Roller Bowl, and WSOP ONLINE until the third quarter of 2021.
Nemeth wrapped up his 2022 with a triumphant streak, securing three victories. His career reached new heights as he clinched his highest-ever earnings, a staggering $1,082,000 in the Triton Poker Cyprus $50K event. In an exhilarating heads-up final table clash, he outlasted 82 competitors, including fellow Hungarian player Laszlo Bujtas. Nemeth faced tough opponents like Phil Ivey, Jason Koon, Sam Greenwood, and Michael Addamo, ultimately seizing the coveted title. This win added to his high roller success, following two wins at the EPT Prague in March, accumulating $460,713.
Most recently, Nemeth competed in the 2023 EPT Prague €10,000 event, finishing 22nd. The tournament was eventually won by Hong Kong’s Ka Kwan Lau, and Nemeth earned a respectable $36,578 for his performance.
Conclusion
Andras Nemeth, also known as “probirs,” has made a lasting impression on the poker community. His remarkable journey, spanning both online and live tournaments, has earned him a prominent position on Hungary’s All-Time Money List. Nemeth’s skill and determination shine through from online wins to triumphs in high-stakes live poker tournaments. His ongoing success in poker is proof to his remarkable skill and unwavering dedication to the game’s intense competition.
