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Poker player Rainer Kempe

Rainer Kempe, the skilled Irish poker player, holds the prestigious title of being the third most successful figure in the industry, following in the footsteps of Fedor Holz and Christoph Vogelsang. With an impressive track record dating back to 2011, Kempe's rise to prominence reached its peak in 2015. Since then, his professional career has continued to skyrocket, solidifying his position among the elite players in the field.

Rainer Kempe was born in Berlin on July 24, 1989. Following his attendance at the Rosa-Luxemburg-Gymnasium in Pankow, he pursued a degree in Business Administration at the University of Potsdam and later at the University of Sussex. During his studies, Kempe found a growing interest in poker and began playing online at tables with low stakes. At that time, he could hardly imagine that he would one day rise to substantial winnings in Super High Roller tournaments. However, as a true grinder, he gradually worked his way up. Today, Rainer Kempe resides in Brighton and is in a relationship with professional poker player, Mario Ho. You can find him playing online as "bluetom89" on PokerStars and as "PartyRainer" on Partypoker.

From Grinder to Millionaire

Rainer Kempe has built his bankroll through hard work, stringing together numerous small wins at low-stakes tables right from the start. In 2011, he ventured into prestigious live tournaments where his game was characterized by patchwork and smaller victories. However, he found himself in the money twice at the World Poker Tour's Main Event. The year 2015 marked the beginning of Rainer Kempe's rapid ascent. At the start of the year, he clinched a $75,000 victory at the Aussie Millions Poker Championship. This was followed by a success at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in June 2015, where he secured two cashes in No Limit Hold'em.

Rainer Kempe, in August 2015, earned a notable amount of 320,000 Euros for securing the fifth position in the Main Event of the European Poker Tour held in Barcelona. Adding to his triumphs in the same year, he achieved further victories in EPT. He claimed the fifth spot in Malta in October, securing a handsome prize amount of 160,000 Euros. In December, he concluded the year on a high note by cashing in at the Main Event of the European Poker Tour in Prague. Additionally, he clinched a remarkable triumph in the High Roller Event, winning a staggering prize amount of 539,000 Euros.

Achievements and Career of a High Roller

Following his success as a high roller, Rainer Kempe continued his career in the poker world. The month of June in 2016 marked a significant milestone for him when he emerged victorious in the Super High Roller Bowl, earning a staggering $5 million. This remarkable achievement became his personal record for prize money won. In March 2017, Kempe once again showcased his exceptional skills by claiming the title of champion at the 16th Aria Super High Roller Event and collecting a prize of $576,000. As the year progressed, Kempe made his presence known at the Bellagio High Roller Event, concluding the year with an impressive prize pool of approximately $350,000. Notably, his remarkable performance in the Macau Super High Roller Bowl China secured him the third-place finish and a prize exceeding $2 million. In April 2018, Kempe's poker prowess shone through once more as he secured the second spot in the €25K Super High Roller Event of the Partypoker Millions in Barcelona, closely following Andreas Eiler.

With a total fortune of $16,614,668, Rainer Kempe has earned himself the 29th spot on the All Time Money List, boasting an impressive 22 cashes. According to the Global Poker Index, he currently holds the prestigious 12th rank.