Paul Niemela
| Name | Paul Niemela |
| Nationality | American |
| Socials | Hendonmob |
| Streams on | World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker |
| Type | Player |
Paul Niemela is an American professional poker player from Naperville, Illinois, with over $379K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $39,340 came when he finished in 35th place at the L.A Poker Classic in February 2010.
Paul Niemela: Live Tournament Participation
Paul Niemela first recorded live cash occurred in September 1995 during the Peppermill Fall Tournament. He finished in 10th place in a $200 Limit Hold’em, cashing $690.
Fast forward to March 2008. At the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star, he cashed $24,000. In this event, Paul engaged in a $9,600 + 400 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event and finished in 1st place.
Later in December of that year, he participated in a $15,000 + 400 No Limit Hold’em at Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic. He placed 80th and took home $21,620.
Following this, Paul joined in a $300 + 40 No Limit Hold’em at Deep Stack Extravaganza IV in November 2009. He finished in 1st place and won $34,162.
Moreover, in February 2010, he entered in a $10,000 No Limti Hold’em Championship Event at the L.A Poker Classic. He placed 35th and secured his biggest live cash of $39,340.
At the 45th WSOP in July 2014, he took home $29,400. He engaged in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event #65 and secured 398th place.
In June 2024, Paul competed in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em – Seniors Championship Bracelet Event #46 at the 55th WSOP. He ended up in 396th place, earning $3,361.
