Manuel Zapf

Manuel Zapf AKA “NeverfoldQ5” : Early Life

Born in Bremen, Germany, on November 24th, 1984, Manuel Zapf now resides in Ireland with his wife Camilla and their son Maximilian. Realizing sports betting limitations despite Werder Bremen’s 2004 victories, Manuel shifted focus to poker for greater prospects. He then moved to Austria, diving into live poker like EPT and WSOP, yet doubts arose due to his early elimination.

Following his EPT elimination, fate stepped in when Manuel ran into his future wife Camilla in a Malta Karaoke bar. He began poker streaming 2.5 years ago, took a year break, and now actively joins Twitch, especially the ACR Stormers. Manuel is inspired by Phil Hellmuth’s accomplishments and charisma, highlighting the need for more powerful players in the game. In addition to this, Manuel commentates with Andrew John Hedley, covering events like Poker Festival Series and WSOP Circuit. With his personal experiences, inspirations, and contributions, Manuel adds vibrancy to the world of poker.

Manuel Zapf: Poker Career

Manuel Zapf won in the 2018 Rotterdam High Roller, outplaying Michal Mrakes, securing a memorable victory. Having 108 players, the tournament went on longer, needing an extra day. Despite an early Dutch presence, Zapf’s tactical play changed the dynamic, outplaying opponents like Mangroe and Chen. Marijn Van Puffelen took the third place, making way for a final match between Zapf and Mrakes. Zaph won after an intense game showing his determination and talent. The win was celebrated and he took home an impressive prize of €53,573.

Once again, Zapf showcased skills in 2019/2020 WPT UK, a $1,500 buy-in tournament with a $500K prize pool. During the tournament, Zapf used smart strategies to reach 5th place. Despite tough competition, he brought home a cash of $29,000.

In July 2023, Manuel Zapf’s poker journey marked a momentous chapter. Triton London $25K NLH GGMILLION$, secured him a remarkable second-place finish and a career-high prize of $605,500 – feat yet unmatched. Additionally, he won a $110,000 ACR package as he earned $605,500 for his impressive second-place performance. The event also had a $25,000 buy-in and drew 162 participants. A total of 27 players divided the $4,050,000 prize pool, with the smallest prize of $40,500.

Conclusion 

To wrap it up, Zapf’s poker journey is about never giving up and winning big. He’s done well in tough competitions like the Rotterdam High Roller and Triton London. Starting from his hometown in Bremen, he’s now part of the ACR Stormers Stream Team. Zapf has grown as a player and streamer bringing excitement to poker. His smart strategies and hard work led to success in tournaments like WPT UK and Triton London, motivating others in the poker world. His story, filled with his own experiences and ideas, shines a light on how poker keeps changing and improving.