Niklas Heinecker

Childhood

Sven Niklas Heinecker, widely known in the poker world as “ragen70,” was born on June 17, 1984, in Hamburg, Germany. Heinecker attended Gymnasium Süderelbe in Hamburg before pursuing higher education at the University of Marburg.

Career

Heinecker’s professional journey began in online poker, where he quickly established himself as one of the most formidable cash game specialists. Playing under the alias “ragen70” on Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars, he became renowned for his prowess in high-stakes online draw and No Limit Hold’em cash games.

His breakthrough year was 2013, when he emerged as the biggest online cash game winner, amassing over $6.1 million in profits by outplaying elite opponents such as Gus Hansen and Phil Ivey. Esteemed poker pro Antonio Esfandiari described Heinecker as a “boss” and considered him a favorite against the world’s top 200 poker players. In April 2014, Heinecker added another $1.4 million to his winnings in just three days.

On Full Tilt Poker, Heinecker’s earnings exceeded $7.6 million, while his PokerStars profits surpassed $2.1 million.

Heinecker also achieved significant success in live tournaments. His most notable victory came in 2013 at the GuangDong Asia Millions No Limit Hold’em Main Event in Macau, where he triumphed over 70 competitors to claim a prize of $4,456,885. As of 2017, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $4.7 million.

Personal life

Originally from Hamburg, Heinecker has lived in several European cities, including London, Barcelona, and Malta, before returning to his hometown. Beyond poker, he has interests in angel investing, real estate, equity markets, and cryptocurrencies.

Revenue

Online poker winnings: Over $7.6 million on Full Tilt Poker and $2.1 million on PokerStars.

Live tournament winnings: Exceed $4.7 million, with his largest single cash being $4,456,885 at the GuangDong Asia Millions in 2013.

Interesting facts

Heinecker was the biggest online cash game winner in 2013, with over $6.1 million in profits.

He is regarded as one of the top online cash game players of his era.

Despite his immense success,

Heinecker never won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, though he did reach one final table and cashed six times at the WSOP.

He has diversified his career into investments and entrepreneurship since 2015.

Legacy

Niklas Heinecker is celebrated as one of the most successful and respected online poker players of his generation. His strategic acumen, fearless approach to high-stakes games, and consistent results against elite competition have cemented his status as a legend in the poker community. Heinecker’s transition into investing and entrepreneurship further highlights his adaptability and business acumen.