Jessica Teusl is an Austrian poker player, a WSOP bracelet winner and a social media influencer. A well-loved member of the Austrian community, she is a decorated player in her own right, winning many ladies’ events worldwide.
Jessica Teusl: Early Life and Poker Introduction
Jessica Teusl, the Austrian poker pro hasn’t disclosed much about her early life or education, choosing to focus on her poker journey. In an interview with “The Swedest Deal,” she revealed that her father introduced her to poker during her teenage years, teaching her and her brother the game.
Teusl quickly hooked on poker and began playing micro-stake cash games at casinos. She described the experience as initially a little nerve-wracking, finding it challenging to play with real money. After honing her skills and gaining confidence, she transitioned into live poker tournaments.
Jessica Teusl: Poker Career Highlights and Earnings
Teusl’s first recorded live cash came in 2017 with a bang, winning the Ladies European Poker Championship for $3,898. In 2018, she began travelling the world to compete in prestigious poker tournaments and scored several final table finishes, including a victory in the Ladies European Championship at Poker EM 2018, Velden.
In 2019, she continued her success, claiming her third consecutive Ladies European Poker Championship title for $4,970 and scoring a cash finish in the party poker live MILLIONS Europe €10k NLH High Roller for $27,979. Her breakout results across a three-year span made her the talk of the poker community and won her many admirers.
Teusl kicked off 2020 with a victory, winning the €550 NLH Event at Casino Austria Poker Tour (CAPT) for $29,365 and achieving a 5th-place finish in the CAPT Main Event for $24,916. With the shift to online poker during the pandemic, she participated in the WSOP Online 2020 and 2021, achieving numerous cash finishes and solidifying herself as a force in poker.
2022 was a breakthrough year for Teusl. She reached the final table of the $1,500 NLH Monster Stack, earning $120,455 for her 8th-place finish. However, her career-defining moment came with her victory in the 2022 WSOP Event #61: $1k NLH Ladies Championship, securing her first gold bracelet and a career-best payday of $166,975. She also had cash finishes in the 2023 WSOP Europe Main Event and Eureka Main Event, bagging nearly $30,000 in winnings.
In 2023, Teusl scored several deep runs in several WSOP events. Notable finishes include:
- 33rd place in the $1k Ladies Championship for $5,385.
- 12th place in the WSOP Online 2023 $5.3k NLH High Roller Championship for $24,276.
- 21st place in the $10k NLH High Roller at the WSOP Paradise for $16,708.
- In 2024, Teusl focused primarily on World Series of Poker events, achieving several cash finishes but no major wins. Her best result was a 5th-place finish in the WSOP Online 2024 $888 NLH Crazy 8’s for $44,368.
According to her Hendon Mob profile, Teusl has earned nearly $800,000 from live poker earnings across 120 cashes and has cashed in approximately 950 poker tournaments.
Net Worth in 2024
Jessica Teusl’s net worth must be in the seven-figure range, although exact figures are not publicly available. She serves as an ambassador for Austria’s poker platform Win2Day and Casino Austria. Beyond poker, Teusl owns an advertising agency and handles various projects both within and outside the poker world, which speak volumes about her financial standing.
Jessica Teusl’s Personal Life
Teusl has been open about her personal life. During her 2022 Ladies Championship victory, she received support from her then-boyfriend, fellow poker player and bracelet winner Stefan Lehner. While no recent updates regarding their relationship, she continues to compete in live poker tournaments.
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