Manig Loeser
Germany
Manig Loeser is a German professional poker player with over $11.9 million in live tournament earnings, ranking among the top German players. He has won titles on the European Poker Tour, World Poker Tour, and Triton series, and is known for his aggressive, fearless style, particularly in high-stakes events. He resides in Bad Homburg, Germany and is active online under the handle "swordfish007".
Early Career and Rise to Prominence
Manig Loeser began his poker career in the online arena, quickly making a name for himself in high-stakes cash games under the screen name "swordfish007." His success online laid the foundation for a transition to live tournaments, where he would go on to accumulate millions in earnings. Loeser's early live cashes include deep runs in EPT and WPT events, establishing him as a formidable competitor on the European circuit.
Major Live Tournament Results
Loeser's live tournament earnings exceed $11.9 million, placing him 125th on the All Time Money List and 9th among German players. His largest single cash came in a high roller event for $2,162,644. He has recorded 65 World Series of Poker (WSOP) cashes, 16 European Poker Tour (EPT) cashes, 25 World Poker Tour (WPT) cashes, 18 high roller cashes, and 4 Triton Series cashes, demonstrating consistent success across the most prestigious tours.
World Series of Poker (WSOP) Performance
Despite not yet winning a WSOP bracelet, Loeser has reached 9 WSOP final tables and cashed 65 times, earning over $1.5 million from the series. His best WSOP cash came in a $288,912 score. Notable deep runs include a 12th-place finish in the 2026 WSOP Europe €2,750 The Closer Turbo Bounty (€5,800) and a 37th-place finish in the €20,800 Super High Roller (€41,000). He has also cashed in multiple WSOP Circuit events, including a 35th-place finish in a $600 Monster Stack for $1,800.
European Poker Tour (EPT) Success
Loeser has two EPT Main Event titles and a total of 16 EPT cashes worth $937,343. His EPT victories rank him among the most successful German players on the tour. He has reached 11 EPT final tables, with a 68.75% in-the-money rate, indicating a high conversion of deep runs to final tables. His biggest EPT cash is $678,540, likely from a high roller side event.
World Poker Tour (WPT) Achievements
Loeser has three WPT titles, including a first-place finish in the partypoker WPT National Rozvadov for $83,600. His best WPT cash came from a runner-up finish in the WPT World Championship Knockout event for $272,234. He also placed 7th in a WPT event at Dusk Till Dawn for $58,500 and 5th in the WPT Fallsview Poker Classic for $80,149. Overall, he has 25 WPT cashes totaling $862,139, with a 48% in-the-money-to-final-table conversion rate.
High Roller and Triton Series
Loeser excels in high-stakes tournaments, with 18 high roller cashes worth $6,275,478, including one title. His biggest live cash of $2,162,644 came from a high roller event. On the Triton Series, he has 4 cashes totaling $3,028,804, with one title win. These results underscore his ability to compete against the world's best in elite buy-in events. His high roller statistics show an 83.33% in-the-money rate, meaning he cashes in over 80% of the high roller tournaments he enters.
Playing Style and Reputation
Manig Loeser is known for an aggressive and fearless playing style, often applying constant pressure on opponents. He combines mathematical precision with psychological insight, making him difficult to read. Online, he is recognized as a high-stakes cash game specialist, and his live tournament success has solidified his reputation as one of Germany's top poker talents. He maintains an active presence on social media under the handle @swordfish007, where he shares insights and engages with the poker community.
Personal Life and Online Presence
Loeser resides in Bad Homburg, Germany. He is a prominent figure in the German poker scene and has won multiple awards, including the PokerStars European Poker Tour Main Event winner badge. His online handle "swordfish007" is well-known in high-stakes circles. Despite his success, he remains grounded and continues to compete in both online and live events, representing Germany on the global stage.
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