Thomas Mühlöcker

Thomas Mühlöcker, is a a skilled Austrian poker player, who has earned $8,507,560 in live tournaments, with his biggest win being $1,277,436. Currently, he ranks 2nd on Austria’s All-Time Money List.

Thomas Mühlöcker: Early Life

Mühlöcker grew up in Vienna, who was raised by a Japanese mother and an Austrian father. He practiced the Chinese martial art of Wushu for several years. While studying at the University of Economics in Vienna, he shared an apartment with fellow poker players Martin Finger and Kilian Kramer. In November 2015, Mühlöcker and Kramer were featured in the documentary “In der Schwebe,” which followed their experiences on the European Poker Tour. The film, part of a television play on ZDF, was directed by Miguel Müller-Frank. Mühlöcker was also romantically involved with Ana Márquez, a Spanish poker player.

Thomas Mühlöcker’s Remarkable Live Tournament Poker Career

Thomas Mühlöcker achieved his first recorded cash in a live poker tournament on March 10, 2010, in Austria at the 2010 Spring Poker Festival. He participated in the €80 + €15 No Limit Hold’em event held in Vienna Simmering. He secured the 12th position out of 247 participants.

Then, on July 5, 2010, at the 41st World Series of Poker – WSOP 2010, Thomas Mühlöcker earned another cash. He joined the $10,000 World Championship – No Limit Hold’em (NLH) in Las Vegas, finishing in the 509th position and earned $27,519.

He achieved another cash on December 5, 2011, in the Czech Republic at the World Poker Tour – WPT Prague. Participating in the €500 + €50 No Limit Hold’em – Super Turbo event, he secured the 4th position and earned $4,110. Following that, the next day, on December 6, 2011, in the Czech Republic at the European Poker Tour Prague. He joined the €2,000 + €100 No Limit Hold’em – Bounty event. He finished in the 19th position and earned $3,146.

In the year 2012, Thomas Mühlöcker actively participated in three live poker tournaments. Among these events, a significant win took place on October 13th in Austria at the WPT National Vienna. Competing in the €1,100 No Limit Hold’em event, Mühlöcker notched the 2nd position, ultimately earning $55,237.
On January 23, 2015, he secured a notable cash prize at the Aussie Millions Poker Championship in Australia. Specifically, he claimed the 5th spot in the A$24,000 + A$1,000 #8 No Limit Holdem Challenge, pocketing $157,727. Later that year, on April 30, 2015, he also earned money at a poker tournament in Monaco. The event was the €98,000 + €2,000 NLH – Super High Roller (Event #14) during the EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final. He finished in 6th place, taking home $471,023.

2017 Was a Successful year for Thomas Mühlöcker

Moving forward to January 15, 2017, in Australia, he emerged victorious in the NLH Shot Clock Shootout event during the 2017 Aussie Millions Poker Championship in Melbourne. His first-place finish rewarded him with A$40,125, equivalent to around $30,084. Thomas had another trophy win later in 2017, when he took down the €10,200 No Limit Hold’em – Turbo #2 part of the PokerStars Championship in Barcelona. He cashed for €75,043.

In that same year, Thomas achieved his biggest live cash on November 3, 2017, in the Czech Republic at the WSOP Europe event. He participated in the €111,111 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller for One Drop (Event #10) in Rozvadov. Thomas secured the 4th position, earning a substantial prize of $1,277,436.

Continuing his active involvement in various tournament events, Thomas Mühlöcker has been steadily establishing a reputation in the poker scene. In his most recent participation and latest appearance, he was spotted at the CAPT Vienna tournament in Austria on November 17, 2023. He secured the 10th position in the €3,300 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event, earning $8,681.

Thomas Mühlöcker at Triton Poker Super High Roller Series

Thomas Mühlöcker has actively participated in various Triton Super High Roller Series events, showcasing his prowess in high-stakes poker. In Vietnam, on March 2nd, 2023, he competed in the $15,000 NLH – 7-Handed event (Event #2). He finished in 15th position, earning $39,900.

Shortly after, on March 4th, 2023, he took on the $30,000 NLH – 7-Handed event (Event #5) in the same series. Following his 21st-place finish and earning $59,500, Thomas Mühlöcker seamlessly continued his poker journey. Fast forward to May 13, 2023, in Cyprus, he actively took part in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. In the $40,000 No Limit Hold’em (NLH) – 8-Handed event (Event #5), Mühlöcker landed in 11th position, securing a noteworthy prize of $102,500.

His most recent appearance, on October 31st, 2023, was in Monaco. He competed in the Triton $50,000 + $3,000 No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed event (Event #9). He securing an impressive 6th place and earning $363,000.

Conclusion

Since 2010, Mühlöcker has been making a name for himself in poker, winning big in events like the 2013 EPT Barcelona High Roller and the 2015 Aussie Millions Poker Championship. His recent 10th-place finish in the CAPT Vienna tournament and active involvement in Triton Super High Roller Series events, including a 6th place in Monaco in 2023, showcase his continued success and prominence in professional poker.