Niko Heggelmann

Niko Heggelmann is a German poker professional who has built a solid record in both live and online tournaments. He is best known for his proficiency in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and Omaha Hi-Lo (PLO8), with several deep runs and victories in European and Las Vegas events. Heggelmann plays under the name "nikkok" online and has cashed in multiple WSOP Online series.

Heggelmann's live tournament results span several years and venues. Key results include:

• 2025 - WaSOP XIV, Event #3: €250 Pot-Limit Omaha – 1st place, €4,250
• 2025 - Spirit Festival, Event #5: €150 PLO 4/5 – 6th place, €715
• 2024 - Circus Poker Series, Event #1: €550 Circus Cup – 50th place, €1,700
• 2022 - Enschede Poker Series, Event #4: €550 PLO Single Re-entry – 5th place, €1,513
• 2022 - WaSOP XI, Event #2: €220 Pot-Limit Omaha – 2nd place, €2,514

According to PokerCity, his total live prize money is €10,692.

During the 2025 MGM Grand Summer Poker Festival in Las Vegas, Heggelmann won the $500 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-or-Better event. The tournament attracted 140 entries, and Heggelmann emerged victorious after a 15-hour session, securing the title and a prize of at least $1,000 (exact amount not publicly listed). He had previously busted from an $800 WSOP Deepstack event earlier that day, which freed him to compete – and ultimately win – the side event.

Heggelmann has recorded eight cashes in WSOP Online events, accumulating $8,809 in total earnings. His best online result came in the 2026 World Series of Poker Event #15: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack, where he finished 59th out of 2,636 entries for $2,884. Other notable online cashes include:

• 2025 WSOP Online Super Circuit #6: $215 Mystery Millions – 1,044th, $469
• 2024 WSOP Online #16: $215 Beat the Pros Bounty NLH – 1,502nd, $150
• 2023 WSOP Europe Event #2: Pot Limit Omaha 8-max – 54th, €1,244
• 2021 WSOP Online #1: $50 The Return NLH – 206th, $1,754

All WSOP results are sourced from WSOP.com player profile.

While specific hand histories are not widely documented, Heggelmann is known in the poker community as an aggressive player, particularly in Omaha variants. His win in the large-field MGM Grand PLO8 event, where he often fought with a short stack before a key double-up at the final table, showcases his patience and ability to capitalize on crucial moments. He is described as a "short stack survivor" who turned around his tournament with timely aggression.

Although not a household name on the global stage, Niko Heggelmann represents the dedicated side-event grinder who consistently finds success in smaller buy-in tournaments. His ability to win across different formats and locations – from European casino series to Las Vegas summer festivals – demonstrates broad adaptability. As of 2026, Heggelmann continues to play both live and online, with a focus on Pot-Limit Omaha events.