Katja made the final table of the Warsaw event of Season Three of the European Poker Tour and while this got the attention of many poker fans, this was only the beginning of her accomplishments.

European Poker Tour Star Katja Thater Tournament Successes

In 2007, Katja really made a name for herself at the World Series of Poker. She won a bracelet in the $1,500 Razz event and finished fifth in the $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event. Prior to this, in 2006 she had cashed in two events, pot-limit hold'em and seven-card stud.

Katja Thater History

German native Katja learned to play poker from her husband, a poker pro, in 1999 and quickly found herself to have an affinity for the game. She became a pro in 2005, specializing in cash games and playing the occasional tournament. Her success with tournaments encouraged her to continue playing them until she found herself a recognized tournament pro.

Katja Thater Today

As a member of Team PokerStars, Katja is likely to continue playing in poker tournaments, both live and online. Fans can expect to see her at the World Series of Poker and World Series of Poker circuit events as well as at many European Poker Tour events. Katja can be found online playing at PokerStars, where poker enthusiasts can watch her skill in action or test their own luck against this poker great.