Dennis Spruijt
Netherlands
Dennis Spruijt is a Dutch live tournament poker player known for his consistent deep runs in European events. He achieved a career-best result in November 2025 when he finished runner-up in the €550 Circus Cup at the Circus Poker Series in Namur, earning €46,300.
Early Career and ONK Poker
Dennis Spruijt has been a regular in the Dutch live poker scene for several years, primarily competing in local tournaments organized by ONK Poker. He has qualified for the national ONK Poker finale three consecutive times (2022, 2023, 2024) and set ambitious goals for the 2023/2024 season, including winning multiple events and consistently reaching final tables.
Major Results
Spruijt’s biggest score came in November 2025 during the Circus Poker Series (CPS) at Circus Casino Resort Namur. He entered the €550 Circus Cup on Day 1E and navigated a massive field of 1,053 entries. After three days of play, he reached the final table where he finished as runner-up, securing €46,300. The event was won by Kevin Fluegel (€70,000), with fellow Dutch players Pel Nieuwenhuis (3rd, €33,750) and Xiaohua Yang (4th, €26,250) also making deep runs.
Other notable results include:
- 2025
- 2nd place in €550 Circus Cup (Circus Poker Series) – €46,300
- 24th in €550 High Roller (Spirit Festival) – €1,360
- 30th in €790 Main Event (Utrecht Poker Series) – €2,617
- 122nd in €250 Main Event (Spirit Festival) – €600
- 2024
Personal Profile
On his ONK Poker profile, Spruijt describes himself as dedicated and goal-oriented, with a focus on live tournaments. He emphasizes consistency and aims to maintain a high average finish rate. His community nickname is "DenNuts."
Playing Style
Based on his tournament results and personal goals, Spruijt appears to play a solid, patient game that capitalizes on deep runs. He often outperforms the field, achieving a 60.8% average finish rate and cashing in 38% of events during his 2023/2024 season. His ability to navigate large fields and reach multiple final tables suggests a disciplined approach to tournament poker.
Legacy
While not a household name on the global stage, Dennis Spruijt represents the vibrant Dutch live poker community. His runner-up finish at the Circus Poker Series stands as a testament to his skill and dedication, and he remains an active competitor in the European tournament circuit.
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