Oerkeny Szabolcs Szarka
Switzerland
Oerkeny Szabolcs Szarka is a Swiss-based poker player of Hungarian heritage who works as a procurement specialist for the Swiss federal government. His only publicly recorded live tournament cash is an 86th-place finish in the 2024 WSOP Circuit Main Event for €2,651.
Overview
Oerkeny Szabolcs Szarka is a Hungarian-named poker player from Switzerland. Outside of poker, he works as an Einkäufer (buyer) at BIT, the Swiss Federal Office of Information Technology and Telecommunications, a position he has held since September 2013. His LinkedIn profile lists extensive experience in procurement and marketing within the Swiss automotive and IT sectors, indicating poker is likely a part-time pursuit.
Tournament Results
Szarka's only documented live tournament result comes from the 2024 WSOP Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event. On January 12, 2024, he placed 86th out of 1,247 entrants in that event, earning €2,651 and 13 ranking points. This result places him 1,811th in the French poker ranking system (fichier poker). There is no record of him cashing in any other major series such as the WSOP, EPT, or WPT.
Playing Style
With only a single recorded deep run, a detailed style assessment is impossible. However, finishing in the top 7% of a large-field WSOPC Main Event suggests a solid fundamental game and the ability to navigate a long tournament day. There is no public hand history or interview to evaluate specific tendencies.
Personal Background
Born with a Hungarian surname, Szarka likely has roots in Hungary but now resides and works in Switzerland. His professional career is in procurement and marketing, with roles at ESA (Swiss automotive purchasing organization) and Scooterama before joining BIT in 2013. A separate search result shows a student named Szabolcs Szarka in Budapest, but this is likely a different individual.
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