2004 was Marcel Luske’s coming out party of sorts to the poker world at large. That year he would finish second to Joe Awada in a 7 Card Stud event, winning an impressive $120,800. Also in 2004, he placed 10th in the WSOP Main Event.
Known as the Flying Dutchman, Luske has managed to develop a very resume. He is an excellent tournament player, one of the best in the world. Marcel Luske has been able to do what many other poker professionals have not, cash at an extraordinary amount of tournaments in both the United States and Europe.
A sharp dresser, Luske always makes sure that he looks good while at the tables. He’ll often sport a very nice suit and sunglasses which are sitting upside down atop his face. Luske is also known for being quite talkative while playing. He enjoys singing as well while he competes. However, friendly Luske comes off, opponents should not be quick to let their guard down against Luske. While he’s chatting and singing, he is being quite perceptive, picking up his competitor’s tells. He is well known for being able to successfully read players. He takes those reads (tells) and then pounces on his opponents with this information. He is also incredibly astute about reading betting patterns and is often able to use this to his advantage.
Luske at one time, owned his own club in Amsterdam and often participated in high stakes pot-limit Omaha games. He would later become the top ranked tournament player in Europe twice over.
One of the few poker distinctions which have managed to elude Marcel is a WSOP bracelet. He has yet to win one. However, he still has time. Though, he hasn’t won a championship, he has competed very well during Main Events. He managed to finish as high as 10th in one tournament. Marcel has also done quite nicely for himself financially. He is currently ranked 77th on the World Series of Poker All-Time money list.
Few players have had a career that has rivaled that of Marcel Luske. Wildly successful as a tournament player, he has managed to achieve a level of success that few others have.