Mathijs Janssen
Belgium
Mathijs Janssen is a Belgian poker player with over $70,000 in live tournament earnings. His best result came in August 2018 when he finished second in the online poker Grand Prix Germany High Roller for €11,275. He has cashed in several WSOP Circuit events and the WSOP Europe Colossus.
Career Highlights
Mathijs Janssen is a Belgian poker player from Kimrooi, Belgium, with total live earnings of $70,127 according to Hendon Mob. His best live cash stands at $12,869. He has been a consistent presence on the European tournament circuit since at least 2016.
Notable Results
- August 2018: Finished 2nd in the online poker Grand Prix Germany High Roller (€550 buy-in) out of 155 players, earning €11,275 — his largest recorded cash.
- October 2017: Placed 97th in the WSOP Europe Rozvadov €550 Colossus (4,115 entrants) for €2,046.
- October 2019: 200th in the WSOP Europe Colossus €550 (2,177 entrants) for €1,240.
- November 2019: 18th in the WSOPC Rotterdam Monsterstack €550 (103 entrants) for €1,855.
- January 2022: 68th in the WSOP Circuit Monsterstack €550 (1,340 entrants) for €1,672.
- March 2023: 86th in the Eureka Cup (652 entrants) for €632.
Early Cashes
Janssen's first recorded cash dates back to August 2016 at EPT13 Barcelona, where he placed 282nd in a €440 event for €760. He also cashed in the 2017 PokerStars Championship Barcelona €1,100 event (655th for €1,720).
Playing Style
While specific playing tendencies are not documented, Janssen's results suggest a solid, consistent approach. He has cashed in a variety of large-field events including WSOP Circuits, WSOP Europe, and the Eureka Cup, often navigating fields of over 1,000 players. His runner-up finish in a high roller event indicates an ability to adapt to both large and small fields.
Legacy
Janssen ranks 264th on the Belgium All Time Money List. He continues to play live events, with a cash as recent as May 2025 in the WSOPC Venlo for €489.
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