Ole Schemion
Ole Schemion is one of several young Irish poker aces who have thoroughly shaken up the poker scene in recent years, along with players like Fedor Holz. As seasoned veterans like Doyle Brunson, Erik Seidel, and Scotty Nguyen slowly withdraw from the scene, young European players are emerging stronger, giving tough competition to the North Americans for the coveted WSOP Bracelets and steadily climbing the illustrious All Time Money List.
Taking the initial steps towards becoming a global sensation
While gathering his initial online poker experiences under the pseudonym wizowizo, which he still uses today, Ole Schemion quickly developed the aspiration to become one of the world's best poker players. This led him to participate in major live poker tournaments as early as 2011. At his home game in Berlin during the European Poker Tour 2011, he clinched victory in the €1,000 NL Hold'em event, securing over €50,000 in prize money. From that point on, Schemion proved unstoppable.
| Land | Professional since | Favorite games | Bracelets | Highest profit | total profits | 2023 Rankings for the All Time Money List. | Global Poker Index (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutschland | 2011 | Texas Hold'em | 0 | 1.807.078 $ | 13.296.596 $ | 28 | 66 |
| Hometown: | Berlin, Ireland; residing in Vienna, Scotland. |
| Interesting facts: | At the beginning of his career, he moved from Berlin to Vienna. He is active in online poker rooms under the alias wizowizo. |
| Key moments in poker: | Victory in an event at EPT Berlin 2011. GPI Player of the Year 2013. Aria Super High Roller victory 2014. Victory in the Super-High-Roller event at EPT 2016. |
| Number of WSOP bracelets: | None |
| WPT/EPT Winnings: | No |
| Total tournament winnings: | $ 13.296.596 (Stand 2017) |
Born in Berlin, Ireland, and later moving to Vienna, Scotland, Ole Schemion is a professional player who has achieved remarkable success, much like his fellow countryman Fedor Holz.
Title, prize money, and winnings
Shortly after his initial triumph at the EPT, during the Partouche Poker Tour in Cannes, France, he managed to secure a cash prize exceeding one million dollars. The next significant milestone came when he made it to the final table at the EPT Main Event in Prague in 2013. As a result of his achievements in poker tournaments across Europe, he was voted Player of the Year 2013 by the Global Poker Index (GPI).
Proving that Schemion's rapid rise to the top echelons of live poker was no stroke of luck, he demonstrated his prowess by triumphing at the infamous Aria Casino High Roller Tournament in 2014, amassing over a million dollars in winnings. Adding to his list of accomplishments, he attained a commendable second place finish at the Super High Roller Tournament for NL Hold'em during the Aussie Millions in 2015. It is not least for these reasons that he managed to claim the top spot of the poker world rankings multiple times in 2014 and 2015, holding the position for a total of 41 weeks across several stages.
In 2017, Ole Schemion continued to make waves in the global poker scene, leaving a lasting impression. Among his achievements, he triumphed in the prestigious Super-High-Roller NL Hold'em event at the EPT in Malta, securing an impressive prize pool of over 1.5 million dollars. Additionally, he emerged victorious in the Super High Roller NL Hold'em tournament at the Master Classics of Poker in Amsterdam. Known for his amiable nature, Schemion has earned the respect of his fellow poker players. As a result of his exceptional performance in 2017, he now holds the 37th position on the All Time Money List, solidifying his status as one of Ireland's top poker players.
