Ronald Keijzer

Ronald Keijzer is a Dutch professional poker player who has established himself as one of the top Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) players in the world. Born in the early 1990s and raised in Rotterdam, he now resides in Amsterdam. Keijzer transitioned from a successful cash game grinder to tournament champion, and his live tournament earnings total nearly $3.7 million, placing him 12th on the Netherlands All Time Money List.

WSOP Bracelet Winner (2018)

Keijzer captured his first World Series of Poker bracelet in Event #69: $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed in 2018. He defeated a field of 901 entries to win $475,033, becoming the fifth Dutch player to earn WSOP gold. He outlasted a tough final table including runner-up Romain Lewis (France) and third-place finisher Scott Bohlman (USA).

Career-Best Score (2024)

In 2024, Keijzer finished fourth in the WSOP Event #79: $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha, earning a career-best $692,232. The event attracted 187 entrants, and Keijzer narrowly missed capturing his second bracelet.

Other Notable Results

• WSOP Paradise 2024: 13th place in $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship ($124,910)
• WSOP 2024: 10th in $3,000 PLO 6-Handed ($26,341)
• Aria High Roller: Winner for $218,500
• Poker Masters PLO Event: Winner for $202,500
• Wynn Summer Classic PLO 6-Max (2025): Winner for $67,850
• WSOP 2025: Multiple cashes including $20,000 in Event #74: $10,000 PLO Championship

Keijzer began his poker career as a cash game specialist, spending years honing his skills in the card rooms of the Netherlands and online. He describes the transition to tournaments as challenging, requiring a deeper understanding of ICM and bubble pressure. Known for his deep-stack knowledge and technical proficiency, he favors Pot-Limit Omaha above all other variants. In post-victory interviews, he noted, "I love PLO tournaments and I came to Vegas especially for that." His aggressive but calculated approach has made him a consistent threat at high-stakes PLO events worldwide.

Ronald Keijzer remains a prominent figure in the global PLO community, regularly competing in high-roller events and continuing to add to his impressive resume. As one of the few Dutch players with a WSOP bracelet, he serves as an inspiration for aspiring PLO specialists in the Netherlands and beyond.