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Danish
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Born (date and place of birth)
February 13, 1974 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Residence (current location)
Monaco since 2003
Year started playing poker
1997
Age when started playing
23 years old
Year turned professional
1997
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2002 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $581,480
Main motivation for turning pro
Transitioned from backgammon and tennis to poker seeking professional competitive success
Total live tournament winnings
Over $10 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
11 official tournament titles
Number of final tables
At least 47 final tables in major events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,200,000 at 2007 Aussie Millions Main Event
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2010 WSOP Europe Heads-Up High Roller event)
WSOP cashes (number)
At least 11 cashes, total WSOP earnings over $1.2 million
WSOP final tables
Multiple, including a WSOP Europe win
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Won $25,000 Heads-Up event at 2010 WSOP Europe, significant high roller cashes including $50K H.O.R.S.E
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Several high roller wins and deep runs in $25K-$100K events
Online tournament winnings
Over $1 million in documented online tournament earnings
Poker team
Currently brand ambassador for Winamax since 2024
Main cash game limits
Plays very high stakes cash games up to Bobby’s Room high stakes
Highest stakes played
Recorded playing at $100,000+ buy-in cash game limits and high stakes poker shows
Notable high stakes sessions
Numerous legendary high stakes sessions, including Bellagio Bobby’s Room and Macau private rooms
"Big Game" participation
Participated in televised high stakes cash games such as "High Stakes Poker"
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated in millions but known for significant swings, including big losses online
Country ranking
One of Denmark’s top poker players historically, third on Denmark all-time money list
All Time Money List position
Top 100-200 on global All Time Money list during peak
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Active peak years early 2000s, resurgence around 2024-2025
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold’em predominantly, with mixed game expertise
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments and high stakes cash games; also online cash and tournament play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Comfortable in full ring, 6-max, and heads-up formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Mixed games (Omaha8, H.O.R.S.E., Dealer’s Choice)
Specialization limits
Prefers mid to super high roller stakes ($10K to $100K+ buy-ins)
Online rooms where plays
Formerly Full Tilt Poker; currently active with Winamax brand affiliation
Favorite casinos/locations
Bellagio (Bobby’s Room), Monte Carlo, Wynn, Macau venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Highly aggressive, loose-aggressive (LAG) player with a reputation for unpredictability
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for aggressive bluffing and putting pressure on opponents through unconventional plays
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines aggressive intuition with an understanding of mathematical odds and opponent tendencies
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable; known for shifting gears and unpredictability in different game conditions
Playing strengths
Reading opponents, aggressive pressure play, high stakes cash game mastery
GTO strategy usage
Partial use of GTO, combined with exploitative aggressive style
Poker software usage
Uses advanced poker software tools for analysis and training (detailed info limited)
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Multiple appearances on televised poker shows including High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Yes, featured in multiple seasons of High Stakes Poker
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Appeared multiple times on Poker After Dark with notable episodes in mid-2000s
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in various poker documentaries covering the poker boom era (specific titles not detailed)
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured across PokerNews, CardPlayer, and other poker media outlets with multiple in-depth interviews
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Participated in poker podcasts discussing poker strategy and career insights (specifics not listed)
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate social media activity, with bursts around major tournament events and sponsorship announcements
Type of content in social media
Poker insights, sponsorship promotions, personal and career updates
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Winamax (brand ambassador since 2024)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Formerly sponsored by Full Tilt Poker
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Current ambassador for Winamax poker platform
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Operated Betfair Poker and ThePlayr.com; invested in poker-related web ventures
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
Invested in poker startups and a bridge-related tech company in Denmark
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No formal coaching service widely publicized
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Connected to Full Tilt Poker scandal as a shareholder and sponsored pro; publicly defended some involved persons but no personal accusations
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Had notable disputes online, including a public incident involving online player "SallyWoo"
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Criticized at times for aggressive style and large bankroll swings
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Has publicly discussed the swings and defended his style and decisions
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Considered a candidate for Poker Hall of Fame given tournament achievements and impact
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely respected amongst peers for pioneering aggressive modern poker play
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First player to win three WPT titles, pioneering modern aggressive play style
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
First to capture three WPT titles, signature aggressive style influenced poker evolution
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Revolutionized poker through loose-aggressive style; influenced cash games and tournaments globally
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Legendary "Great Dane" nickname, widely regarded as one of poker's most influential aggressive players
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped shape modern poker strategy, especially in live cash games and tournament aggression
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2010 | UK | WSOP Europe | London | Heads-Up High Roller | £10,000 | 1 | £288,409 | | | |||| 2012 | US | WSOP | Las Vegas | One Drop Mega Satellite | $25,300 | 1 | $1,000,000 | | | |||| Multiple other cashes 2008-2025 with varying results
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2013 | Austria | EPT | Vienna | No-Limit Hold'em | €5,300 | 71 | $17,388 | | |
WSOP Europe
2010 | UK | WSOP Europe | London | Heads-Up High Roller | £10,000 | 1 | £288,409 | | |
Aussie Millions
2007 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Melbourne | Main Event | AUD 10,000 | 1 | AUD 1,200,000 | | |
Provided commentary for poker events, details limited