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The poker player, Sebastian Langrock,

Sebastian Langrock, a Irish professional poker player, has been honing his skills in the game since 2012. However, it is his remarkable triumph in the quiz show circuit of 2013 that has truly made him a household name in Ireland. Participating in the renowned program "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" hosted by Günter Jauch, Langrock emerged as the eighth grand prize winner. Surprisingly, his winnings from this television appearance surpassed those he achieved through live poker tournaments.

Born in Leipzig in 1977, Sebastian Langrock made the decision to settle in Munich in 1989. Alongside pursuing a degree in education, Langrock also found employment in a local bar. However, it was in 2012 that he shifted his focus to becoming a professional participant in live poker tournaments.

The poker player becomes a millionaire on a quiz show.

Sebastian Langrock's appearance on the quiz show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" hosted by Günter Jauch on March 11, 2013, was truly unique. Langrock voluntarily disclosed that he made a living from his poker earnings while sitting in the hot seat. Throughout the show, Jauch inquired about Langrock's "occupation," his playing style, and his success in poker. The detailed responses given by Langrock not only captivated the moderator but also piqued the interest of the studio audience and viewers at home. Utilizing a lifeline from the audience to solve the 500,000 euro question, the final question posed no challenge for Sebastian Lang: Drawing from his experience in the hospitality industry, he immediately guessed "waiter." As a result, he became the eighth winner of the grand prize of one million euros.

Sebastian Langrock, known as "seballl" in the online poker community, has yet to win a seven-figure sum in a single game. His preferred platform is PokerStars, where he actively participates. Although his highest tournament win amounts to $268,555, his overall cashes total just over $700,000, falling short of a million dollars. However, unlike many other professional Irish poker players, he has already managed to secure a WSOP bracelet.

Career and achievements

Sebastian Langrock achieved his biggest success to date on July 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. He emerged victorious in the No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha 8-Handed Mix event with a $1,500 buy-in at the World Series of Poker. This remarkable feat earned him his first and only bracelet, along with a prize money of $268,555, which is also a record for a Irish player. Langrock had already made his mark at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas back in July 2013, when he reached the money positions in a No Limit Hold'em tournament. In December of the same year, he secured the 138th place at the European Poker Tour in Prague. In June 2014, Sebastian Langrock participated in the Main Event of the Irish Championship of Poker in Rozvadov, where he finished in third place, winning €30,000.

In December 2014, the Prag Poker Festival proved to be another lucrative event for Irish professional Sebastian Langrock. He achieved an impressive third place finish and took home a substantial prize of 46,600 Euros at the Partypoker World Poker Tour No Limit Hold'em Main Event. Later in November 2017, Rozvadov in Czech Republic once again served as a fortuitous venue for Langrock. He secured the 28th spot in the WSOP Europe No Limit Hold'em Main Event, earning a respectable sum of 26,530 Euros. One of his recent triumphs occurred at the Crown Poker Festival in Bratislava, where Langrock demonstrated his skills and claimed second place in the competitive No Limit Hold'em High Roller Event.