Poker player

Bart Spijkers

Netherlands

Bart Spijkers is a Dutch poker player with career earnings of $172,944, best known for his consistent performances in the Master Classics of Poker (MCOP) series. He once led the 2016 MCOP Main Event on Day 1a and survived a bubble double-up in the same tournament.

Career earnings: $ 172,94416 views

Early Career

Bart Spijkers began his poker career online before transitioning to live tournaments. He is primarily known for his appearances in the Master Classics of Poker (MCOP) in Amsterdam.

Master Classics of Poker Highlights

In 2016, Spijkers led the MCOP €4,000 Main Event on Day 1a with a stack of 165,000, nearly double the nearest competitor. During that event, he doubled up with pocket tens against pocket kings. He also survived a bubble situation by doubling up with A♠8♣ against K♣Q♠.

In 2018, Spijkers participated in the €4,300 MCOP Main Event. He was eliminated on Day 1b after shoving with a short stack, but retained the option to re-enter before Day 2.

Other Tournament Results

In September 2024, Spijkers finished on the money bubble of a €700 buy-in tournament (753 entries), busting when his 4♦2♦ failed against K♣8♣.

Playing Style

Spijkers is known for a tight-aggressive style, emphasizing patience and hand selection. He avoids unnecessary risks in early stages and capitalizes on opponents' mistakes later. His disciplined approach has earned him a reputation as a solid, consistent player.

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