Pius Heinz

Pius Heinz
Nickname(s)MastaP89
ResidenceBonn, Germany
Born (1989-05-04) 4 May 1989 (age 35)
Odendorf, West Germany
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Final table(s)2
Money finish(es)5
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		Winner, 2011
Information last updated on 29 December 2013.

Pius Heinz (born 4 May 1989) is a German professional poker player from Bonn,[1] best known as the winner of the Main Event at the 2011 World Series of Poker.[2] He is the first German player to capture the Main Event bracelet.[3]

He defeated Czech player Martin Staszko to win the event. On the final hand, Heinz's A♠ K♣ defeated Staszko's 10♣ 7♣, which did not improve on a board of 5♣ 2♦ 9♠ J♥ 4♦.[3]

Heinz was a member of Team PokerStars.[4]

  1. ^ "Pius Heinz - World Series of Poker Gewinner 2011 - powered by PokerStars.de und True Fruits". pius-heinz.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  2. ^ Dalla, Nolan (8 November 2011). "PIUS HEINZ WINS 2011 WSOP MAIN EVENT CHAMPIONSHIP". WSOP.com. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  3. ^ a b Pempus, Brian (9 November 2011). "Pius Heinz Wins the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event". Card Player. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Team PokerStars Pro Pius Heinz leads WSOP final table". PokerStarsBlog.com. 7 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.