Felipe Ketzer is a Brazilian professional poker player who has won over $1.1 million in live tournaments and more than $800,000 in online events. He is best known for his high-roller performances, especially in the European Poker Tour (EPT) events. He is also a regular player at PokerStars, where he goes by the screen name “ketzerfelipe”.
Early Life and Education
Felipe Fontoura Ketzer was born on February 12, 1984, in Florianopolis, Brazil. He grew up in a middle-class family and developed an interest in poker at a young age. He learned the game from his friends and started playing online when he was 18. He studied business administration at the Federal University of Santa Catarina but dropped out to pursue his poker career.
Parents & Siblings
Felipe Ketzer’s parents are Nestorsag Ketzer and Mrs. Ketzer. His father is an Iranian Azerbaijani who immigrated to Brazil, while his mother is a Brazilian of German descent.
Felipe Ketzer has not revealed much information about his siblings, but according to some sources, he has a sister named Silvia De Campos Ketzer and a brother named Júlio César Vieira.
Poker Career
Ketzer started playing live tournaments in 2006, mainly in Brazil and Latin America. He had his first major cash in 2009 when he finished third in the Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) Punta del Este Main Event for $99,920. He also won the LAPT Florianopolis High Roller event for $57,840 that year.
In 2010, Ketzer made his debut at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, where he cashed in four events, including a 13th-place finish in the $5,000 No Limit Hold’em event for $32,264. He also played in several EPT events that year but did not make any final tables.
In 2011, Ketzer had his breakthrough year, when he won the EPT Grand Final Monte Carlo €25,000 High Roller event for €282,700 ($312,283), beating a tough field that included Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and Bertrand Grospellier. He also finished second in the EPT Paris €25,000 High Roller event for €180,000 ($249,096), losing to Davidi Kitai’s heads-up.
In 2012, Ketzer continued his high-roller success, winning the Wynn Summer Classic $5,200 No Limit Hold’em Progressive Bounty event for $94,865. He also cashed in several WSOP and EPT events that year.
In 2013, Ketzer had his best year online, winning the PokerStars Titans Event for $82,009 and finishing 18th in the World Series of Poker Online (WSOP.com) $2,100 No Limit Hold’em Bounty event for $14,771. He also made two final tables at the WSOP Circuit Brazil series.
Since then, Ketzer has been a consistent performer in both live and online tournaments. He has cashed in several WSOP and EPT events, as well as other major series such as the WPT World Championship and the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. He has also won several online titles on PokerStars and other sites.
As of July 2023, Ketzer has over $1.1 million in live tournament earnings and more than $800,000 in online winnings. He is ranked 2nd on the Brazil All-Time Money List and 92nd on the Global Poker Index.
Personal Life, Spouse & Girlfriend
Ketzer is currently dating Aylar Lie, a former actress who is now a model, singer, and actress. She is of Iranian-Norwegian descent and has appeared in several music videos by Swedish DJ Basshunter. She is also a former contestant on Norwegian Big Brother.
Ketzer lives in Florianopolis with Lie and their two dogs. He enjoys traveling, surfing, and playing video games in his spare time.
BIO/WIKI
| Name | Felipe Fontoura Ketzer |
| Nickname | ketzerfelipe |
| Date of Birth | B/W 1993-1997 |
| Age | 26-30 years old (as of 2023) |
| Birthplace | Florianopolis, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Professional poker player |
| Girlfriend | Aylar Lie |
| Live tournament earnings | $1.1 million |
| Online tournament earnings | $800 thousand |
| Best live cash | $312 thousand |
| WSOP bracelets | None |
| WSOP final tables | None |
| WSOP cashes | 19 |
| EPT titles | 1 |
| EPT final tables | 2 |
| EPT cashes | 4 |
| ketzerfelipe | |
| FelipeKetzer.7 | |
| Homepage | Dreshare.com |
Net Worth, Income Sources & Lifestyle
Felipe Ketzer’s net worth is not publicly known, but it can be estimated based on his poker earnings and lifestyle. According to the Hendon Mob, Ketzer has won over $1.1 million in live tournaments and more than $800,000 in online events. He is also a regular player at high-stakes cash games, both online and lives.
Ketzer lives in Florianopolis, Brazil, where he owns a luxury apartment and a car. He also travels frequently to play poker around the world, staying at expensive hotels and resorts. He enjoys spending money on his girlfriend, Aylar Lie, and their two dogs. He also likes to buy gadgets, clothes, and accessories.
Based on these factors, it can be estimated that Ketzer’s net worth is somewhere between $2 million and $5 million as of July 2023. However, this is only a rough approximation and may not reflect his actual financial situation.
Facts/Trivia
- Felipe started playing poker online when he was 18 years old.
- Ketzer dropped out of college to pursue his poker career.
- Felipe won his first major live tournament in 2009 at the LAPT Punta del Este Main Event.
- Felipe Ketzer won the EPT Grand Final Monte Carlo €25,000 High Roller event in 2011 for €282,700 ($312,283).
- He finished second in the EPT Paris €25,000 High Roller event in 2011 for €180,000 ($249,096).
- Felipe won the Wynn Summer Classic $5,200 No Limit Hold’em Progressive Bounty event in 2012 for $94,865.
- He won the PokerStars Titans Event in 2013 for $82,009.
- Felipe is dating Aylar Lie, a former actress who is now a model, singer, and actress.
- Felipe Ketzer lives in Florianopolis with Aylar Lie and their two dogs.
- Felipe enjoys traveling, surfing, and playing video games in his spare time.
- Ketzer has over $1.1 million in live tournament earnings and more than $800,000 in online winnings.
- Felipe is ranked 2nd on the Brazil All-Time Money List and 92nd on the Global Poker Index.
FAQs
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How old is Felipe Ketzer?
Ketzer is 39 years old as of July 2023.
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Where is Felipe Ketzer from?
Felipe is from Florianopolis, Brazil.
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Who is Felipe Ketzer’s girlfriend?
Ketzer’s girlfriend is Aylar Lie, a former actress who is now a model, singer, and actress.
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How much money has Felipe Ketzer won in poker?
Ketzer has won over $1.1 million in live tournaments and more than $800,000 in online events.
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What is Felipe Ketzer’s best live cash?
Ketzer’s best live cash is $312,283, which he won at the EPT Grand Final Monte Carlo €25,000 High Roller event in 2011.
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