Leon Sturm biography
Leon Sturm is a German professional poker player who has established himself as one of the most consistent performers on the international high-roller circuit. He captured his first WSOP gold bracelet in 2023, winning the $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight-Handed event for over $1.5 million, and followed it with a deep run to 3rd place in the $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at WSOP Paradise later that year.
Sturm has since become a regular final-table presence on the Triton Super High Roller Series, with multiple seven-figure cashes across events in Montenegro and Jeju. In 2025, he added a European Poker Tour title, winning the EPT Barcelona €100,000 High Roller for nearly $1.7 million. With 134 career cashes and live tournament earnings exceeding $14.6 million, Sturm ranks among Germany's most successful modern tournament players.
Career summary
A German WSOP bracelet winner and Triton Super High Roller regular with career earnings exceeding $14.6 million.
Leon Sturm poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | EPT Barcelona €100,000 High Roller | 1st | $1,696,950 |
| 2023 | WSOP $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight-Handedbracelet | 1st | $1,546,024 |
| 2026 | Triton Super High Roller Montenegro $100,000 | 4th | $1,334,000 |
| 2026 | Triton Super High Roller Jeju $60,000 Eight-Handed | 4th | $717,000 |
| 2023 | WSOP Paradise $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $1,322,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $14,600,000+ from 134 cashes, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Leon Sturm playing style
A high-roller specialist known for deep, consistent runs across the world's largest buy-in tournaments.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament specialist competing at the highest buy-in levels, including the Triton Super High Roller Series.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Leon Sturm Net Worth
As of November 2026, Leon Sturm net worth estimates range from $10 million to $15 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $14.6M of prize money across 134 cashes. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Leon matters
The German high-roller regular who closed out a €100,000 EPT Barcelona title in 2025.
FAQ about Leon Sturm
What was Leon Sturm's first WSOP bracelet win?
The 2023 $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight-Handed event, which he won for over $1.5 million.
What tour is Leon Sturm best known for competing on outside the WSOP?
The Triton Super High Roller Series, where he has recorded multiple seven-figure cashes, along with a 2025 EPT Barcelona title.
How much has Leon Sturm won playing poker?
Leon Sturm has won $14,600,000+ in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 134.