Julien Martini

Julien Martini is a French poker player who currently calls Taipei, Taiwan his home. He has won four World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets and is an ambassador for PMU Poker. His total live earnings are $5,924,472, and his best live cash is $2,974,000, which he earned on January 6th, 2019, during the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) 2019 in Paradise Island, Bahamas, where he finished 2nd in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em – PSPC PokerStars Players Championship (Event #2).

Julien Martini: Early Life

Martini’s fascination with poker ignited in the Paris region, where he immersed himself in associative poker clubs. In 2017, he embarked on a journey to Taiwan to team up with his friend James Chen. Together, they tirelessly studied and dissected the game’s complexities, aiming to excel in the world’s most competitive cash games.

Julien Martini: Poker Career

Martini embarked on his journey on July 2nd, 2014, at the 45th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, where he placed 330th in the $1,111 No Limit Hold’em – The Little One for One Drop (Event #62), pocketing $2,306.

Building on his early experience, Martini continued to excel internationally. On June 27th, 2018, during the 49th WSOP in Las Vegas, he achieved 3rd place in the $10,000 Razz – Championship (Event #56), collecting $134,587.

Further demonstrating his skill, on November 8th, 2019, during the prestigious Poker Masters 2019 in Las Vegas, he won the $10,000 Big Bet Mix (Event #5), adding $166,400 to his winnings.

He was last seen on June 21st, 2024, at the 55th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, where he finished 44th in the $2,500 Limit Mixed Triple Draw Lowball (2-7, A-5, Badugi) (Bracelet Event #56), earning $5,054.

Julien Martini: 4 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets

On May 31st, 2018, during the 49th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2018 in Las Vegas, United States, he finished 1st in the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (Event #4), earning $239,771.

Later, on November 28th, 2021, during the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) 2021 in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, he clinched 1st place in the €2,500 No Limit Short Deck Hold’em (Bracelet Event #8), earning $67,689.

Following that, on December 1st, 2021, also during the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) 2021 in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, he secured 1st place in the €2,000 8-Game Mix (Bracelet Event #12), earning $38,388.

Most recently, on July 12th, 2022, during the 53rd World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2022 in Las Vegas, United States, he dominated the $10,000 Razz Championship (Event #79), earning $328,906.

From Heads-Up Battle to Happily Ever After: WSOP Couple Ties the Knot!

At the 2018 WSOP in Las Vegas, Martini and Kate Hoang from Seattle had an intense showdown in the $1,500 Omaha Hi/Lo championship. They battled for three hours, with Martini eventually winning, taking home $239,771 and the prized gold bracelet. But beyond the victory, something even more special happened—Martini won Kate Hoang’s heart.

During Days 2 and 3 of the tournament, they often played at the same table. Hoang’s unique playing style posed a challenge for Martini, making her a tough opponent. Winning the WSOP bracelet and Kate’s love became the highlight of Martini’s career.

A year later, in a touching twist, Kate Hoang and Julien Martini got married, their bond strengthened by a love that matched their poker skills.