Michael Altena

Michael Altena is a Belgian poker player who regularly competes in European live tournaments. While his career spans several years, his most documented results come from 2019 and 2025, with consistent cashes in mid-stakes events.

Benelux Poker Tour Main Event (2019)

In the €195 Main Event of the Benelux Poker Tour held at Casino Flamingo Hotel in Gevgelija, North Macedonia, Altena finished 5th out of 906 entries. He took home €6,250, making him the best-performing Belgian in the tournament. The event also featured a Dutch contingent with Jordi Janssen (6th, €4,700) and Robbin Neeft (8th, €2,900).

Dutch Classics Main Event (2019)

On January 24, 2019, Altena placed 10th in the Dutch Classics Main Event (€195 buy-in) out of 1,720 players, earning €3,893.

Holiday Poker Fest 2025

At the Holiday Poker Fest 2025 in Circus Casino Resort Namur, Altena dominated Day 1D of the €250 Main Event. He bagged a tournament-leading 881,000 chips – nearly 18 times the starting stack – after 16 levels. This flight attracted 169 entries, pushing the total field to 798 across four starting days.

During the 2019 Unibet Open, Altena demonstrated his river skills against Belgian pro David Vanderheyden. On a board of Q♠9♥3♠A♥4♦, Altena bet 16,000 on the river after Vanderheyden checked. Vanderheyden called, and Altena turned over pocket fours for a rivered set, taking the pot and climbing to 100,000 chips.

No detailed analysis of Altena's playing style is available from public sources. However, his results suggest a solid, patient approach capable of deep runs in large fields. His chip-leading performance in the Holiday Poker Fest indicates an aggressive edge when accumulating.

Although not a household name, Michael Altena represents the dedicated Belgian poker community. With multiple five-figure cashes and consistent appearances in European events, he remains a respected competitor in the regional scene.