Kuner Smaling

Kuner Smaling began making appearances in Dutch poker series as early as 2017, with a notable third-place finish in a €200 NLHE Speed Single Re-entry event at the Scheveningen Poker Series. He steadily built experience in regional tournaments, recording cashes in 2018 at the Enschede Poker Series and the Utrecht Poker Series in 2020.

Smaling's first major victory came in February 2026 at the Utrecht Poker Series, where he won the €500 Mystery Bounty event. He earned €11,501 in prize money plus an additional €10,500 in mystery bounties, for a total of €22,001. This win also earned him a ticket to the €1,100 DOPS Main Event.

Just one month later, in March 2026, Smaling achieved his career-best result at the WSOP Circuit Amsterdam. He topped a field of 204 entries in the €1,100 Mystery Bounty, securing €23,640 in prize money and another €18,000 in bounties, bringing his total to €41,640. He was noted for playing a solid final table with a large stack, and even burst both the money bubble and the final table bubble.

Smaling has consistently cashed in high-profile events across the Netherlands:

• 2026 Rotterdam Poker Series - 7th in €440 Progressive Bounty (€1,561)
• 2026 Rotterdam Poker Series - 39th in €770 Main Event (€2,135)
• 2026 Utrecht Poker Series - 26th in €790 Main Event (€3,938)
• 2026 Dutch Open - 55th in €250 Dutch Open Cup (€758)
• 2024 Utrecht Poker Series - 9th in €565 Progressive Bounty (€1,461)
• 2024 online poker Online Events - 68th in $525 Bounty Hunters HR Main Event ($6,202) and 2,883rd in GGMasters Anniversary ($558)
• 2021 online poker GGMasters - 172nd for $496

According to available records, his total live tournament earnings exceed €49,000, while his WSOP.com profile lists overall earnings of $34,544.

Based on live reporting from his victories, Smaling is described as a solid and patient player who manages large stacks effectively. He was noted for playing a 'solide finale' (solid final table) and being able to pull away from opponents despite challenges. His success in Mystery Bounty formats suggests he balances aggressive bounty hunting with disciplined decision-making.

While not a household name on the global stage, Kuner Smaling has established himself as a consistent force in the Dutch poker scene. His back-to-back Mystery Bounty titles in 2026 highlight his ability to perform under pressure in regional events. He continues to compete actively, with recent appearances in high-roller events such as the €1,650 Highroller at the Rotterdam Poker Series.