At 21, I chose to pursue a career as a professional poker player over football – and now I’ve earned nearly £4 million with a prestigious victory.
From the football pitch to the high-stakes world of professional poker, former Austrian top-flight striker Mario Mosbock has proven himself to be a formidable competitor in a whole new arena. With almost £4 million in winnings from a prestigious tournament in Las Vegas, the 27-year-old has cemented his status as a poker ace. Having retired from professional football at just 21, Mosbock’s passion for the game led him to devote himself to poker, a decision that has clearly paid off in a big way. His latest triumph at the WPT Big One for One Drop event has catapulted him into the elite ranks of professional poker players, overshadowing his earlier success and firmly establishing his standing in the world of high-stakes gambling.
Former Austrian top-flight striker Mario Mosbock has made headlines once again, this time for his incredible success in the world of professional poker. The 27-year-old, who played for St Polten in his home country before retiring at the age of 21, has proven himself to be a formidable force at the poker table, winning almost £4 million at a prestigious tournament in Las Vegas.
Mosbock, who only played a handful of games in the Austrian Bundesliga before moving on to Wiener Neustadt, made the decision to leave professional football in order to pursue his passion for poker, which he developed while playing online. His decision paid off on Wednesday when he came second in the WPT Big One for One Drop event at the Wynn Hotel and Casino, taking home a staggering £3,693,018 after paying $1 million to enter.
This latest victory adds to Mosbock’s previous winnings of over £1 million, solidifying his position among the elite players in the world of professional poker. He competed against 15 top poker pros, including British star Stephen Chidwick and US legends Phil Ivey, Isaac Haxton, and Nick Petrangelo, to secure his impressive payday.
Mosbock’s success in poker follows in the footsteps of other former and current sports stars, such as Neymar and ex-Everton and Real Madrid player Thomas Gravesen, who have also tried their hand at the game. With his remarkable achievement, Mosbock has truly proven himself to be a bigger ace with cards than he ever was on the pitch.
