Pius Heinz biography
Pius Heinz was born on May 4, 1989, in Bonn and grew up in Odendorf, Germany. He started playing after watching the Main Event and High Stakes Poker on German TV, studied business psychology in Cologne and won more than $700,000 online before he began playing live.
At the 2011 World Series of Poker he made his first live cash with 7th place in a $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event. A few weeks later he reached the November Nine and beat Martin Staszko of the Czech Republic heads-up to win the Main Event and $8,715,638, becoming the first German world champion. He then joined Team PokerStars.
Heinz has more than $8.8 million in live tournament earnings and lives in Vienna, Austria.
Career summary
The 2011 WSOP Main Event champion, Pius Heinz was the first German to win the title, taking $8,715,638.
Pius Heinz poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | WSOP Main Event | 1st | $8,715,638 |
| 2011 | WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 7th | $83,286 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $8,800,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Pius Heinz playing style
Heinz brought a calm, online-honed no-limit hold'em game to the Main Event final table.
Business & sponsorships
Former Team PokerStars member.
Why Pius matters
Pius Heinz became the first German to win the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2011, at only 22.
FAQ about Pius Heinz
Who did Pius Heinz beat to win the Main Event?
Martin Staszko of the Czech Republic.
How much did Pius Heinz win?
$8,715,638 for winning the 2011 WSOP Main Event.
How many WSOP bracelets does Pius Heinz have?
Pius Heinz has won 1 WSOP bracelet.
