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Draft:Max August Avela

Max Avela
Max Avela at a poker event
Max Avela playing poker at a live tournament.
ResidenceFinland
BornMax August Avela
(1998-09-02) September 2, 1998 (age 26)
Helsinki, Finland

Max August Avela (born September 2, 1998) is a Finnish professional poker player known for his success in international tournaments and high-stakes cash games. He has multiple cash finishes in major poker series, including the *World Series of Poker* (WSOP) and the *European Poker Tour* (EPT). Avela also competes in high-stakes cash games across Finland and Europe.

Early Life and Background

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Avela was born and raised in Helsinki, Finland. Demonstrating an aptitude for strategic thinking and mathematics from an early age, he developed an interest in poker and began playing online on *PokerStars*.[1]

He has cited several notable poker players as influences on his playing style, including Ilari Sahamies, Samuli Sipilä, Joni Jouhkimainen, and Doug Polk. Their aggressive and adaptive approaches to poker have shaped his strategic decision-making.[2]

Poker Career

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      1. Tournament Success

Avela has consistently cashed in major international poker tournaments, demonstrating strong adaptability and decision-making at the tables

        1. Major Tournament Achievements
  • **World Series of Poker (WSOP)**
    • *2021 WSOP $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Max* – 14th place, $13,215.[3]
    • *2021 WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event* – 137th place, $50,900.[3]
  • **European Poker Tour (EPT)**
    • *2022 EPT Barcelona €5,300 Main Event* – 115th place, $18,355.[4]
  • **Other Notable Results**
    • *2022 Tallinn Summer Showdown €1,100 No-Limit Hold’em* – 29th place, $2,132.[5]
    • Winner of a *€5,000 High Roller* event.[6]
      1. Total Live Earnings

As of 2025, Avela’s total live tournament earnings exceed $227,900.[7] His largest single tournament cash prize is $55,733.[7]

      1. High-Stakes Cash Games

In addition to tournament play, Avela is an active high-stakes cash game player, regularly competing in private and casino-run games across Finland and Europe.[8] His background in online poker and deep-stacked live cash games has contributed to his versatility at the tables.

Playing Style and Strategy

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Avela employs a balanced and analytical approach, integrating **game theory optimal (GTO) strategies** with **exploitative adjustments** based on opponent tendencies.[2] Inspired by high-stakes Finnish professionals, Avela incorporates an aggressive playing style, particularly in deep-stacked cash games.

Net Worth

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As of 2025, Avela’s estimated net worth is approximately €1.7 million, derived from poker winnings, high-stakes cash game earnings, and investments.[9]

Personal Life

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Avela maintains a private life outside of poker but remains active in the Finnish poker community. He frequently competes in European tournaments and is considered one of Finland’s emerging figures in professional poker.

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References

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  1. ^ "Interview: Max Avela on His Poker Journey from Online to Live High-Stakes". PokerStars Blog. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Max Avela: A Look at His Poker Strategy". PokerNews. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Max Avela - WSOP Player Profile". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  4. ^ "Max Avela - Global Poker Index". Global Poker Index. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  5. ^ "Max Avela - Tournament Results". CardPlayer. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  6. ^ "Max Avela Wins €5,000 High Roller Event". HighStakesDB. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Max Avela - Live Tournament Results". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  8. ^ "Max Avela High-Stakes Poker". HighStakesDB. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  9. ^ "Max Avela's Estimated Net Worth in 2025". Financial Poker News. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
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