Erik de Jong

Erik de Jong is a poker player from the Netherlands whose public profile centers on cash games, with limited tournament results. His most significant recorded tournament score came in 2019.

2019 WSOP International Circuit Holland Casino Rotterdam

In November 2019, de Jong entered Event #6: €1,100 Main Event at the WSOP International Circuit in Holland Casino Rotterdam. The tournament drew 495 entries, creating a prize pool of €475,200. De Jong navigated the field to reach heads-up play against Andrei Berinov. On the final hand, de Jong limped on the button with Q♥5♣, Berinov checked. The flop came ten-low, de Jong bet 125,000 and Berinov called. The turn gave de Jong two pair, but the river gave Berinov a higher two pair. De Jong shoved for 1,515,000 and Berinov called, eliminating de Jong in second place. He earned €55,551, while Berinov won the WSOP Circuit Ring and €83,350.

Based on the limited available hand histories from the 2019 WSOP Circuit event, de Jong demonstrated a solid, aggressive style. He was willing to raise and re-raise, as seen in hands where he raised from the button and check-raised flops. However, he faced tough opposition from Berinov, who outdrew him in the key hand.

While his tournament result is notable, de Jong is primarily known as a cash game player in the Dutch poker community. He is recognized for his mathematical approach and steady play at low to mid stakes, rather than chasing high-profile tournament victories.

De Jong's second-place finish at the 2019 WSOP Circuit remains his signature achievement in tournament poker. His career illustrates that consistent cash game success can coexist with occasional deep tournament runs.