Sebastian Ruthenberg

Childhood

Ruthenberg was born and raised in Hamburg. Details about his early childhood are limited, but it is known that after completing his studies as an IT specialist, he chose to pursue a career in professional poker rather than following the traditional path his education suggested.

Career

Sebastian Ruthenberg began playing poker professionally around 2006. His breakthrough came in 2008 during the World Series of Poker, where he secured two cashes. Notably, he won the $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low World Championship, earning a WSOP bracelet and $328,762 by defeating Chris Ferguson in heads-up play. This victory marked his first major title.

In the same year, Ruthenberg won the European Poker Tour's fifth season Barcelona Open, taking home €1,361,000 (approximately $1,941,401). He also achieved other significant finishes, including third place at the 2007 EPT Dortmund event, where he earned €220,000, and ninth place at the 2008 EPT Prague, adding €42,800 to his winnings.

As of 2011, Ruthenberg’s total live tournament winnings exceeded $3,400,000, reflecting his consistent performance in high-stakes poker tournaments.

Personal life

Sebastian Ruthenberg currently resides in London, England. Beyond this, details about his personal life remain private and are not widely publicized.

Revenue

Ruthenberg’s career earnings from live poker tournaments total over $3.4 million as of 2011. His largest single cash prize was from the 2008 EPT Barcelona Open, where he won nearly $2 million. His WSOP bracelet win brought him close to $329,000.

Interesting facts

Ruthenberg’s poker nickname is "taktloss47".

Before turning professional in poker, he completed studies as an IT specialist, a field he ultimately did not pursue professionally.

His WSOP bracelet win in 2008 was in the first Seven Card Stud Hi-Low event boasting over a $1 million prize pool.

Legacy

Sebastian Ruthenberg is recognized as one of Germany’s successful poker players, ranking 27th on Germany’s all-time money list and having made significant marks in both WSOP and EPT events. His strategic skills and calm demeanor at the table have earned him respect in the poker community.