Dominik Nitsche biography
Dominik Nitsche was born in 1991 in Minden, near Hanover, Germany. He started as an online pro, nicknamed "DOMinator", and made his first live cash in 2009 at the LAPT Mar del Plata in Argentina, which he won for $381,030 while still a teenager.
On his first trip to the United States in 2012 he won a World Series of Poker bracelet in a $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $654,797. In the same year he won the WPT Johannesburg Main Event. He added two more bracelets in 2014, and in 2017 he won the EUR 111,111 High Roller for One Drop at WSOP Europe for EUR 3,487,463, the biggest score of his career.
Nitsche has more than $21 million in live tournament earnings and was an 888poker ambassador.
Career summary
A four-time WSOP bracelet winner and WPT champion with over $21 million in live earnings, Dominik Nitsche is one of Germany's most decorated tournament players.
Dominik Nitsche poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | WSOPE EUR 111,111 High Roller for One Drop | 1st | EUR 3,487,463 |
| 2014 | WSOP $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $335,659 |
| 2012 | WSOP $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $654,797 |
| 2009 | LAPT Mar del Plata Main Event | 1st | $381,030 |
| 2019 | PCA $25,000 High Roller | 2nd | $606,360 |
| 2018 | WSOPE EUR 100,000 Super High Roller | 5th | EUR 574,466 |
| 2013 | WSOPE Main Event | 3rd | EUR 400,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $21,600,000+, plus 4 WSOP bracelets.
Dominik Nitsche playing style
Nitsche is a fundamentally solid, aggressive tournament player who adapted his online-honed game to both large fields and high roller events.
Business & sponsorships
Former 888poker ambassador.
Why Dominik matters
Dominik Nitsche won his first WSOP bracelet on his first trip to the US and went on to collect four, including the EUR 111,111 High Roller for One Drop.
FAQ about Dominik Nitsche
How many WSOP bracelets has Dominik Nitsche won?
Four, including the EUR 111,111 High Roller for One Drop at WSOP Europe in 2017.
What is Dominik Nitsche's biggest win?
EUR 3,487,463 for winning the 2017 WSOPE High Roller for One Drop.
How much has Dominik Nitsche won playing poker?
Dominik Nitsche has won $21,600,000+ in live tournament earnings.
