Mark Teltscher

Mark Teltscher is an English poker player based in London. He made his international breakthrough in 2005 with two major tournament victories that established him as a force in the poker world.

In September 2005, Teltscher won the £3,000 no-limit hold'em main event of the European Poker Tour's second season in London, earning £280,000. Three months later, he won the $5,000 no-limit hold'em event at the Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas for $374,965. He defeated a field that included World Poker Tour champions Michael Mizrachi, Gavin Smith, and Alan Goehring. These two scores quickly elevated his career earnings and reputation.

Teltscher has recorded 28 WSOP cashes and over $2.3 million in WSOP earnings (per WSOP.com). His best WSOP finish came in 2013, when he placed sixth in a $3,000 no-limit hold'em event for $92,186. He also reached the final table of the 2018 $10,000 6-Handed Championship, finishing 12th ($41,721), and placed 13th in the 2009 $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship ($32,693). In the WSOP Main Event, his strongest performance was in 2023, where he finished 32nd out of 10,043 players for $280,100. He also cashed in the Main Event in 2010 (239th, $48,847) and 2012 (511th, $24,808). Other notable WSOP results include a 19th-place finish in the 2013 WSOP Europe Main Event (€23,750), a 55th-place in the 2008 $10,000 Heads-Up Championship ($14,438), and a 23rd in the 2009 $5,000 Shootout ($16,740).

Teltscher continues to compete regularly on the European Poker Tour. In 2019, he cashed in the EPT Barcelona Main Event (192nd, €10,030). In 2023, he placed 37th in the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event for €19,850. The following year, he finished 41st in the EPT Barcelona Main Event (€23,350). He also participated in the World Poker Tour, with a cash in the 2020 WPT Online Championship Main Event (193rd, $6,965). In 2024, he cashed in two WSOP events: the $1,500 Millionaire Maker (475th, $5,670) and the $5,000 6-Handed (43rd, $14,086). His consistent deep runs in both live and online tournaments demonstrate his enduring skill.

As of 2024, Teltscher's live tournament earnings exceed $5.2 million, placing him 364th on the All Time Money List and 17th among English players. He remains an active competitor, with consistent WSOP cashes every year since 2006. His longevity and success over nearly two decades mark him as a respected figure in the poker community. Teltscher's career highlights the importance of patience and strategic decision-making in deep-stack tournaments, qualities that have allowed him to maintain a high level of performance across changing poker landscapes.

In addition to his 32nd-place finish in the 2023 WSOP Main Event, Teltscher also cashed in the Main Event in 2019, finishing 405th for $34,845. This extended his streak of Main Event cashes, which also includes finishes in 2010 (239th, $48,847) and 2012 (511th, $24,808). His consistent deep runs in the flagship event highlight his endurance in large-field tournaments.

Teltscher has also found success in online poker tournaments. In May 2020, he cashed in the World Poker Tour Online Championship Main Event, finishing 193rd out of 2,130 entries for $6,965. This result demonstrates his ability to adapt to the online format and compete against a global field.

Teltscher's ability to consistently reach deep stages of major tournaments over a span of nearly two decades underscores his skill and adaptability. His performances in both WSOP and EPT events have solidified his status as a respected figure in the poker community.

Competing in tournaments across Europe, North America, and online, Teltscher has demonstrated versatility on different stages. His results in the World Poker Tour further highlight his global presence in the game.