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Updated: 2025.12.12

Manuel Fritz is an Austrian professional poker player, widely recognized as a successful high-stakes tournament specialist and a regular competitor on the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and Triton Super High Roller Series circuits.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Manuel Fritz has accumulated $3,589,593 in total live earnings, ranking him 7th on the Austria All Time Money List. His career-best live cash stands at $504,000, which he earned for a 5th-place finish in a $50,000 No Limit Hold’em Triton event in September 2025. His triumphs in 2025 demonstrate his consistent high-roller success; this includes another major final table appearance at the PGT PokerGO Cup in February 2025, where he finished 4th for $103,200.

His triumphs in 2025 demonstrate his ability to compete globally, including a 6th-place finish in the NT$ 777,000 Super High Roller Championship at the APT Championship (APTC), Taipei City for NT$3,197,300 (~$102,315).

Biography & Poker Background

Fritz holds Austrian nationality and resides in Vienna, Austria. He initially started his poker journey by playing small tournaments with friends and low-stakes Sit & Gos online. He credits poker with transforming his mindset from a “partying lazy student” into a “serious grinder” while pursuing an economics degree. He is an experienced player on the global live circuit, with notable cashes in major tours like the WSOP and EPT.

Play Style & Strategy

Fritz is known for his highly dedicated and analytical approach to the game, moving from casual play to serious grinding. His success is concentrated in high-stakes No Limit Hold’em tournaments, where he consistently posts cashes in $10,000+ buy-in events. His ability to reach multiple final tables in elite PGT and Triton Super High Roller Series events shows proficiency in navigating the most competitive fields in poker.