Gaelle Baumann
| Name | Gaelle Baumann |
| Nickname | O RLY |
| Nationality | French |
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Gaelle Baumann, known as O RLY, is a poker player from France, who currently resides in Strasbourg. She is a sponsored player for Winamax a poker site tailored for the French and European market. , She’s earned a total of $1,458,130 in live tournaments, with her best cash prize being $590,442.
Her biggest achievement came on July 7th, 2012, at the WSOP in Las Vegas. Competing in the $10,000 World Championship – No Limit Hold’em, she finished 10th, winning $590,442.
Gaelle Baumann: Early Life
Gaelle Baumann’s journey began with academic achievements, earning two master’s degrees in English linguistics and translation. She then ventured to Perth, Australia, enjoying the beach lifestyle while improving her English and indulging in skiing.
In 2007, during her time in Australia, Baumann discovered poker at a friendly home game, where she excelled. Initially focusing on cash games, she later transitioned to major tournaments, making her debut in 2011. This unexpected passion for poker set her on a path to becoming a professional player.
Gaelle Baumann: Motherhood
Baumann welcomed her daughter, Léa, into the world in June 2015 with her partner and fellow poker player, Kevin Noblat. While becoming a mother hasn’t altered her approach to the game, it has undoubtedly transformed her personal life.
Gaelle Baumann: Poker Career
Baumann had her first live cash on April 28th, 2011, in Cannes, France. She participated in the DSO €550 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the Chilipoker Deepstack Open – DSO Cannes. She finished in 14th place, garnering $4,405 in winnings.
On July 7th, 2012, in Las Vegas, United States, she competed in the WSOP $10,000 World Championship – No Limit Hold’em (Event #61) at the 43rd World Series of Poker – WSOP 2012. Displaying exceptional skill and strategy, she secured 10th place, pocketing an impressive $590,442 in winnings.
Moving forward to March 12th, 2015, in Vienna, Austria, she participated in the WPT €3,300 No Limit Hold’em partypoker WPT Main Event (Event #3) at the World Poker Tour – partypoker WPT Vienna. Once again, she showcased her exceptional skills, securing 5th position and earning $37,739.
Gaelle Baumann: Continued Success
On February 27th, 2018, in Paris, France, she took part in the €1,500 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller (Event #15) at the Winamax Poker Tour – WiPT 2018. Demonstrating her expertise, she secured 5th position, taking home $33,249 in winnings.
Her most recent cash was on February 21st, 2024, in Paris, France, where she competed in the €4,000 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty (Event #26) at the European Poker Tour – EPT Paris. She finished in 97th place earning $3,757 in prize money.
