Menno Spijker
Netherlands
Menno Spijker is a Dutch poker player with a decade-long career in live tournaments across the Netherlands. His total live earnings exceed €28,900, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the 2023 WPT Prime Amsterdam €840 NLH Bounty for €18,402.
Early Career and Live Tournament Results
Menno Spijker has been active in the Dutch live poker scene since 2009. His earliest recorded cash came in 2009 at the Master Classics of Poker in a €1,500 NLHE event (no result specified). Over the years, he has accumulated over €28,900 in live tournament winnings, primarily in No-Limit Hold'em events.
Notable Performances
Spijker's best result to date is a second-place finish in the 2023 WPT Prime Amsterdam €840 NLH Bounty, earning €18,402. He also finished 3rd in the 2010 Twente Classics €300 NLHE Bounty (€3,948) and 3rd in the 2019 Enschede Poker Series €200 NLH Single Re-entry (€2,228). In WSOP Circuit events, he placed 17th in the 2023 WSOP Circuit Venlo €785 Mystery Bounty (€1,128) and 64th in the 2025 WSOP Circuit Amsterdam €675 Progressive Bounty (€957).
Tournament History
Playing Style and Legacy
While detailed information on his playing style is limited, his consistent deep runs in mid-stakes live tournaments suggest a solid, disciplined approach. Spijker remains a respected figure in the Dutch poker community, with a career spanning over 15 years.
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