Max Petzelberger

Max Petzelberger is a German poker player from Heubach, Germany, who made a significant impact on the European Poker Tour (EPT) circuit in 2011. With total live tournament earnings exceeding $1.84 million from 12 recorded cashes, his career is defined by two remarkable runner-up finishes in EPT Main Events.

EPT San Remo 2011

In May 2011, Petzelberger finished 2nd in the €5,300 EPT San Remo Main Event, earning $890,940. He was defeated heads-up by Rupert Elder in a historic final table.

EPT Berlin 2011

Just one month prior, in April 2011, Petzelberger also placed 2nd in the €5,300 EPT Berlin Main Event, taking home $711,602. This back-to-back performance on Europe’s biggest stage established him as a force in tournament poker.

World Series of Poker

Petzelberger has three WSOP cashes, including a 151st-place finish in the 2011 WSOP Main Event ($54,851). In 2013, he cashed in two events: 40th in $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em ($12,642) and 44th in $3,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold’em ($7,909).

Other Notable Results

• December 2013: 8th in €10,300 No-Limit Hold’em Eight Max at EPT Prague ($64,347)
• December 2013: 4th in €2,150 No-Limit Hold’em Six Max at EPT Prague ($26,530)
• April 2013: 2nd in a €1,100 Turbo event at EPT Berlin ($37,057)
• March 2014: 9th in €1,100 Win the Button Six Max at EPT Vienna ($3,519)

While detailed analysis of his playing style is limited in public sources, Petzelberger’s results demonstrate a strong aptitude for deep-stacked tournament play, particularly in EPT Main Events. His ability to navigate large fields and reach final tables multiple times in a single year speaks to a disciplined and strategic approach. Although he has not won a major title, his consistent deep runs in high-stakes events have earned him respect among peers.

Petzelberger maintains a low public profile, with little personal information available. He is known to have balanced poker with other professional pursuits, reflecting a private but dedicated approach to the game.