Katja Thater
Childhood
Details about Katja Thater’s early childhood are limited. However, she was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany, which laid the foundation for her later pursuits in both poker and equestrian activities.
Career
Before starting her professional poker career, Katja Thater was the director of an event and marketing company based in Hamburg. Alongside her business career, she was actively involved in dressage tournaments, competing in horse shows, and continuing to pursue equestrian sports in her spare time.
Thater’s poker career gained momentum when she represented Germany as a member of the national team in the 2006 Poker Nations Cup held in Cardiff. She also participated in the Women's Poker Open in London and was a member of the prestigious PokerStars Team Pro.
Her most notable achievement came in 2007 when she won her first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in the $1,500 Razz event. Other significant tournament results include a fourth-place finish in the 2002 Austrian Classics and a fifth-place finish in the $1,000 World Championship Ladies No Limit Texas Hold'em event in 2007. In 2010, she won a $1,000 buy-in 8-Game Mix Event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in the Bahamas, earning over $10,000. She continued to perform well in subsequent years, including a second-place finish in the 2016 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $1,100 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo Split Eight-or-Better event.
As of 2010, Katja Thater’s total live tournament winnings exceeded $350,000, with her career earnings later reported to be over $437,000. Her consistent performance has earned her a respected position within the professional poker community.
Personal life
Katja Thater is married to Jan von Halle, who is also a professional poker player. Her personal interests include horse breeding and competing in dressage tournaments, activities she continues to enjoy alongside her poker career.
Interesting facts
- Katja Thater is known by nicknames such as "Miss Slick" and "Lady Horror" within the poker community.
- She gained popularity in Germany largely due to extensive television coverage of her participation in poker events like the Poker Nations Cup and the Women's Poker Open.
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Despite her poker success, she maintains a strong connection to equestrian sports, reflecting a diverse set of interests beyond gambling.
Legacy
Katja Thater has contributed to raising the profile of female poker players in Germany and internationally. Her success in major tournaments and her role as a PokerStars Team Pro have made her a role model for aspiring poker professionals, especially women seeking to enter the competitive poker scene.
Frequently asked Questions
Katja Thater is best known for winning a World Series of Poker bracelet in 2007 in the $1,500 Razz event and for representing Germany in international poker competitions such as the Poker Nations Cup and Women's Poker Open.
Yes, before becoming a professional poker player, she was the director of an event and marketing company in Hamburg. Additionally, she is a horse breeder and competes in dressage tournaments.
Her major achievements include a WSOP bracelet in 2007, a fourth-place finish at the 2002 Austrian Classics, a fifth-place finish in the 2007 World Championship Ladies No Limit Hold'em, and winning an 8-Game Mix Event at the 2010 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.
As of the mid-2010s, she continued to participate in poker tournaments, including notable finishes in 2016. Current activity status beyond that period is not explicitly documented.
