Poker Players
martin de knijff
Birthdate: October 2, 1972
Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden
Current Residence: Stockholm, Sweden
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Martin began playing poker at the age of 19 when he moved to Stockholm, Sweden. He learned the game from reading Doyle Brunson's book "Super System". Martin is also a professional bridge player as well as a professional sports bettor. Martin became a noted world class poker player with a win at the World Poker Tour Five Star Poker Classic Championship which at the time was the largest single prize ever awarded to a poker player. His basic game philosophy is "To respect, but never fear your opponent".
MAJOR POKER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1st World Poker Tour Championship |
| 2004 | 2nd World Series of Poker No Limit Hold'em |
| 2003 | 1st Swedish HLNE Championship |
| 2001 | 3rd World Poker Open Pot Limit Hold'em |
2005 season
- 21st LA Poker Classic
- 22nd European Poker Tour Grand Final



