Konrad Abela

Konrad Abela was born on 18 October 1975 and lives in Bahar ic-Caghaq, Malta. He started playing poker in 2005 at a friend's house with a creased deck and ceramic beads as chips. Rather than studying the technicalities first, he threw himself into the deep end, learning on the fly. Within three years, he transformed into a dominant player, focusing more on opponents than on his own cards.

Abela considers himself primarily a cash game player, regularly playing $5/$10 online at PKR.com under the handle 'konradmlmpro'. However, he has also achieved significant live tournament success. his total live earnings are $123,785, with a best cash of $60,724. He ranks 15th on the Malta All Time Money List.

Tournament Highlights

• 2016 PokerStars EPT Season 13 Malta: Abela was one of four Maltese players in the €5,300 Main Event, sitting fourth on the nation’s all-time money list.
• 2017 World Series of Poker Europe: He entered Event #1: €1,100 No-Limit Hold'em MONSTER STACK, but was eliminated in 23rd place after shoving with KQ into Ryan Hefter's AQ.

Abela emphasizes reading opponents over card strength. He uses NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and body language to gain an edge at the table. His style is aggressive and player-focused—adapting his table image and betting patterns to exploit opponents' tendencies. He famously said, "You can't always get pocket Aces, right?"

Beyond poker, Abela is a Branch Partner at Quicklets & Zanzi Homes in Malta, a role he has held since 2015. He leads a team of sales and letting specialists, focusing on customer service and brand building. He holds a Diploma in Tourism Studies and speaks English, Maltese, and Italian.

As one of Malta’s top live tournament earners, Konrad Abela represents the island's poker talent. His journey from a self-taught beginner to a cash game specialist and respected tournament player serves as an example of dedication and adaptability.