Steffen Sontheimer

Steffen Sontheimer is a German professional poker player who currently resides in Brighton, England. He has earned a total of $13,739,393 in live earnings at the time of writing. Furthemore, he ranks 7th on the Germany All-Time Money List. Notably, he secured 1st place at the Party Poker LIVE $250,000 NLH Super High Roller Championships Event in Nassau, winning his highest cash prize of $3,685,000. 

Steffen Sontheimer: Early Life

Sontheimer is an industrial engineering graduate from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, seamlessly integrating his academic pursuits with his passion for poker. His dedication to the game led him to write a dissertation on the behavioral economics of poker. Transitioning into professional poker, he focused on cash games initially. Furthermore, he joined his friends in traveling to Canada for SCOOP, balancing cash tables with tournament play on Sundays.

Steffen Sontheimer: Live Tournament Participation

He has cashed in a total of 57 live tournaments from 2015 to 2023. His debut occurred in June 2015 at the 46th World Series of Poker, $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Six-Handed Event. Notably, he finished in 25th place and walked away with a profit of $10,743. Moving forward in October 2016. He appeared at the  €3,000 NLH High Roller Event of WSOP International Circuit. There, he secured 2nd place and earned $31,044.

In July 2017, he competed at the Bellagio High Roller 13, $25,000 NLH High Roller Event. Impressively, he claimed 1st place and a total prize of $111,648. Within the same month, he ventured into the Poker EM, €25,000 NLH Super High Roller Event. There he had another 1st place and cashed $501,183.

Moving forward in September 2017 at the Poker Masters, $100,000 NLH Event. In this session, he secured yet another 1st place and ended the night with an impressive prize of $1,512,000.

A year later, in November 2018, he participated at the Party Poker Caribbean Live, $250,000 NLH Super High Roller Championships. He achieved his highest cash, when he took down the trophy and a prize of $3,685,000.

His recent live tournament participation continued in June 2023 at the 54th World Series of Poker, $5,000 NLH Handed Bracelet Event. Here he finished 120th place and earned $8,787.

Conclusion

Steffen Sontheimer’s poker journey reflects a remarkable career characterized by skill and notable victories. From his early days at the World Series of Poker to his peak performance at the Party Poker Caribbean Live,  he has showcased his talent in various tournaments.