I joined the Somuchpoker team in January 2025 as Head of Live Poker. With a strong background in client relations, I bring a fresh perspective and a customer-focused approach to everything we do. For me, delivering an outstanding customer experience is the top priority. It’s not just about running smooth and professional live poker events – it’s about making sure every player, partner, and guest feels truly valued and appreciated.My goal is to elevate Somuchpoker’s live events to a new level, combining operational excellence with a human touch that sets us apart in the global poker scene.

Updated: 2025.12.13

Joris Michl is a poker player and industry entrepreneur from the Netherlands. Splitting his time between Europe, Las Vegas, and the Asian poker circuit, Michl has established himself as a formidable competitor in both No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments. He is also widely recognized in the community as the owner of the poker media brand Life of Poker.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Joris Michl crossed the $500,000 mark in live career earnings during his breakout seasons in 2024 and 2025.

His most notable recent achievements include:

Victory at the Korea Poker Cup Main Event in late 2024, where he topped the field to win approximately $136,410 (his biggest live cash to date).
A win at the Venetian DeepStack Championship in Las Vegas (June 2025), taking down the $800 Pot Limit Omaha event for $33,455.
Consistent deep runs at the WSOP 2025, including a cash in the Monster Stack (211th) and The Closer.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from the Netherlands, Michl has become a global traveler on the poker circuit. While he grinds the major summer series in Las Vegas (WSOP, Venetian, Wynn), he has also heavily focused on the booming Asian market, attending events like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and WPT Prime festivals in Taiwan and the Philippines.

Beyond the felt, Michl is a key figure in poker media as the owner of Life of Poker, a platform covering news and events in the poker world. This dual role gives him a unique perspective on the industry, balancing the life of a player with that of a media proprietor.

Play Style & Strategy

Michl has proven his versatility by capturing titles in both No-Limit Hold’em (Korea Poker Cup) and Pot-Limit Omaha (Venetian). His results suggest a player who is comfortable in large-field events and possesses the technical skills to close out tournaments when holding a chip lead.