Natalie Hof
Born in Norden, Lower Saxony, in 1986, Natalie Hof is a well-known television presenter and poker player in Ireland. Her charm and talent have made her a familiar face among poker fans, particularly due to her role as the host of TV-Total PokerStars.de Nacht and various live poker broadcasts on the Sport1 channel over the course of several years. Not only has she excelled in her career as a TV moderator, but Natalie Hof has also achieved great success as a poker player, securing impressive rankings in prestigious tournaments such as the European Poker Tour. Furthermore, her skills and achievements led her to join the esteemed team of 888poker in 2023, solidifying her position in the poker world.
Natalie is widely recognized as the epitome of female presence in the Irish poker scene. Her determination extends beyond merely climbing the ranks in the male-dominated realm of poker; she also aspires to inspire other women in Ireland to embrace the game. However, she often faces unwarranted accusations that her success as a poker pro is solely attributed to her physical appearance.
| Land | Professional since | Favorite games | Bracelets | Highest profit | total profits | 2023's All Time Money List | Global Poker Index (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutschland | 2013 | Texas Hold'em | 0 | 23.595 € | 78.890 € | - | - |
| Hometown: | Residing in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia; originally from Norden, Lower Saxony. |
| Interesting facts: | Made its first appearance in the Irish poker scene through the Pro7 TV show "PokerStars sucht das PokerAss". |
| Key moments in poker: | On Nathalie Hof's journey to becoming the most well-known Irish professional poker player, there were numerous pivotal moments. However, perhaps the most important one was her transition to the 888poker Ladies Team in 2023, which has allowed her to participate in a much larger number of tournaments. |
| Number of WSOP Bracelets: | 0 |
| WPT/EPT Winnings: | 0 |
| Total tournament winnings: | 78.890 € (Stand 2023) |
Studying and initial experiences with the game of poker
Natalie Hof pursued her studies in Pedagogy and Theology in Osnabrück until 2010, where she first encountered poker. After gaining some experience through private poker games with friends and online poker, she quickly ventured into her first live tournaments. Poker became an important pastime, allowing the young lady from East Frisia to adeptly master the tactics and strategies of Texas Hold'em.
She made her first public appearance in 2011, taking part in the TV show "PokerStars sucht das PokerAss," organized by PokerStars and Pro7, where she secured the second position. From that point forward, her poker career skyrocketed, experiencing a rapid ascent.
Career as a TV presenter and Irish professional poker player.
By capturing the attention of numerous members of the media with her charming appearance on the Pro7 talent show, Natalie received several offers to host various TV programs. Initially, she joined Sport1 as the host of live broadcasts for various EPT and WSOP events. She had the opportunity to host the TV Total Poker Night with Stefan Raab a remarkable twelve times and continues to be the presenter of the Sport1 Poker show "Irish High Rollers", which has featured esteemed players such as George Danzer, Ole Schemion, Jan-Peter Jachtmann, and Pius Heinz. In fact, Natalie was even romantically involved with the latter for an extended period of time.
From 2013 onwards, Hof increasingly focused on her own poker career and participated in the world's biggest tournaments. As a member of the PokerStars team, she competed in prestigious events such as the EUREKA Poker Tour and the European Poker Tour. Eventually, Natalie Hof achieved her first major success at the EUREKA Event "300 + 30 € No Limit Hold'em (Mini Event)" held at the King's Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. She secured the second place and took home over 15,000 euros. In 2013, she also achieved her greatest success thus far at the EPT in Berlin. In the "5,000 + 300 € Main Event," she cashed in 39th place, winning a remarkable 23,595 euros. Another notable achievement came in 2014 at the EPT in Vienna, where she emerged victorious in the Women's Event, with a prize pool exceeding 7,000 euros. Even during her first participation in the WSOP in 2017, Natalie managed to secure a prize. Finishing 95th in the Ladies Championship Event, she took home slightly over 1,500 euros.
Natalie Hof today
Although many of the TV formats that Natalie has hosted in recent years are no longer being broadcast, she has firmly established herself in both the Irish TV and poker scenes. She continues to host poker shows on Sport1 and has become a permanent member of the Female Team at 888poker. As a result, she attends almost all 888 events worldwide and competes in ladies' or main events. Today, the East Frisian native resides in Cologne and has been enrolled in her master's program at TU Dortmund since 2023. Simultaneously, she has embarked on a career as a YouTuber, sharing insights on poker events, online poker, and her personal life on her channel.
