Lorenzo van der Velde

Lorenzo van der Velde hails from Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands. Outside of poker, he works as a Spuiter (spray painter) at Pladdet B.V., a machinery manufacturing company. His first recorded live cash came in May 2024 at a WSOP Circuit event in Holland Casino, where he finished 21st in a €455 No-Limit Hold'em Starter event for €1,243.

Van der Velde emerged as a specialist in €250 6-Max Turbo events during the 2025 WSOP Circuit series in Middelkerke, Belgium. He won his first such event earlier in the series for €5,380, and then repeated the feat on Tuesday of the series, shipping the same tournament in a field of 172 entries for €9,720. He defeated Poland's Adrian Ziemichod heads-up.

Final Table Results – €250 6-Max Turbo (WSOPC Middelkerke 2025)

In September 2025, van der Velde entered the €405 Main Event (half buy-in) of the Enschede Poker Series. He quickly asserted dominance, finishing Day 1A as the overwhelming chip leader with 484,000 chips, well ahead of the second-place stack of 268,000. The tournament drew 123 entries, and van der Velde advanced to Day 2 with a commanding lead.

In December 2025, van der Velde participated in the €300 Main Event of the Rounders Poker Festival in Rotterdam. On Day 1D, which saw 464 entries, he bagged a strong stack of 610,000 chips, placing him third overall behind Oscar Chang (770,000) and Alex van der Werf (719,000).

Van der Velde's tournament results suggest an aggressive and adaptable playing style, particularly adept in turbo formats. His repeated success in the €250 6-Max Turbo events at WSOPC Middelkerke has earned him a reputation as a specialist in fast-paced, short-handed structures. He is known among the Dutch poker community for his consistent deep runs and ability to build large stacks early in tournaments.

While still early in his poker career, Lorenzo van der Velde has demonstrated the ability to compete and win against European competition. With over €15,000 in reported earnings from 2025 alone, he represents a rising talent in the Dutch poker scene. His versatility—from low buy-in turbo events to larger Main Events—suggests a bright future ahead.