Player Profiles - Seat 9: Jens Walther, Germany (335,000 in chips) | 2009 PokerStars.net APPT Auckland

The story of this PokerStars Qualifier from Germany should give hope to every aspiring pro. After winning an APPT Auckland seat on PokerStars, he decided to take the opportunity to journey to New Zealand to play in his first live event. The 36-year-old, who works in the air conditioning industry, said he was “excited to be in New Zealand and playing at the final table”.

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