Per Ummer

Per Ummer is a Cypriot poker player from Skara, Cyprus, with over $523K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $199,296 came when he finished 6th at the 2006 L.A. Poker Classic in Los Angeles.

Early Life

Per Ummer was born and raised in Sweden but eventually settled in Cyprus, where he has lived for many years. Early in his career, he worked as a software developer, which gave him a deep familiarity with the internet. This expertise naturally led him to discover online poker, where he primarily enjoyed playing cash games.

Per Ummer: Live Tournament Participation

Per Ummer’s first live cash was recorded in September 2004 at the European Poker Tour in Barcelona. He participated in €100 No Limit Hold’em, placing 13th and earned $1,041.

He achieved his best live payout in May 2002 by competing in $10,000 Championship Event – No Limit Hold’em at the L.A. Poker Classic. He secured 6th place, bringing home $199,296 in prize money.

In June 2007, he finished 3rd in $1,590 No Limit Hold’em at the Bellagio Cup III in Las Vegas, taking away $22,130.

The following year, in July 2008, Ummer took part in $15,400No Limit Hold’em – WPT at the Bellagio Cup IV in Las Vegas. He took seventh place and cashed for $116,350.

In July 2009, he entered in $5,180 No Limit Hold’em. It also happened at the Bellagio Cup V in Las Vegas. Ummer placed 6th and took home $28,755.

In September 2010, Ummer competed in £5,250 No Limit Hold’em at the EPT Main Event (UKIPT Grand Final). He finished in 8th place, earning $104,535.

Moreover, in May 2013, Ummer played in €10,600 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final. He ended up in 68th place and earned $20,980.