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Updated: 2025.12.19

Simon Hoffmann is a German professional poker player who has been an active competitor on the international circuit since 2017. He is primarily recognized for his success in the Asian and European mid-stakes markets, with a particular proficiency in No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha formats.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of late 2025, Simon Hoffmann has total live earnings of USD 23,825 (The Hendon Mob). He maintains a consistent presence in the German poker rankings and holds several notable positions:

Germany All Time Money List: 2,405th.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 136,450th.
Best Live Cash: USD 5,794, achieved at the 2018 Macau Poker Cup.

Notable Career Results

Hoffmann’s career is highlighted by several final table appearances and a tournament victory in high-tier regional festivals.

APPT Macau Poker Cup (2018): Won the HKD 2,000 No Limit Hold’em – Six Handed event for USD 5,587 and finished 3rd in the NLH/PLO Mix for USD 5,794.
U Series of Poker (USOP) Hai Phong (Dec 2024): Recorded a deep run in the Highroller Single Day, finishing 26th for USD 3,427.
888poker LIVE Rozvadov (2017): Finished 38th in the Main Event for USD 2,593.
APPT Macau Poker Cup (Feb 2018): Secured a 37th-place finish in the Baby Dragon event for USD 2,915.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Germany, Hoffmann is a “traveling pro” who has recorded cashes in Macau, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, and Germany. His most prolific year was 2018, during which he dominated the Macau Millions and the Asia Pacific Poker Tour side events. Since then, he has transitioned to the burgeoning Southeast Asian market, frequently competing in the USOP and regional High Roller festivals.

Play Style & Strategy

Hoffmann is characterized as a versatile tournament specialist with a background in mixed disciplines.

Mixed Game Proficiency: His success in NLH/PLO mixed events suggests a strong technical understanding of pot-limit structures and multi-game transitions.
Short-Handed Aggression: Winning a 6-Handed title in Macau demonstrates his ability to adjust to wider ranges and aggressive betting dynamics common in short-handed play.
High Roller Adaptability: His 2024 results in Vietnamese high-roller fields indicate a modern, aggressive strategy capable of competing against elite international competition.