Biography
Mattias Andersson is a Swedish poker player known for his dramatic table presence at the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event. His expressive reactions made him a fan favourite. Though his time in poker was brief, his deep run in WSOP events remains memorable.
Background
Mattias Andersson was born around the 1980s and was 24 when he played in the WSOP Main Event. Before poker, he was a toy-store salesman. He grew up in Sweden and was an avid gamer, enjoying soccer, pool, and even miniature golf. He even won the Swedish national “Magic” championship in 2001.
Mattias Andersson's Poker Career
In 2004, Mattias Andersson played in the 2004 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and finished 8th, winning $575,000. Four years later, he finished 24th in the WPT Bellagio Cup IV and won $38,785.
Other Live Tournaments
- He finished 7th in Pot-Limit Omaha at Nordic Masters of Poker, winning $3k.
- He finished 12th at Deepstack Extravaganza III in July 2014, Deepstack, $600 NLH and made $1.2k.
- He continued playing low-stakes events in Sweden. His last public appearance was the Malmö Open in August 2019, where he finished 6th and won $850.
Mattias Andersson Top Cashes
|
Event |
Event |
Buy-in |
Place |
Winnings |
POY Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
May 28, '04 |
No-Limit Hold'em World Championship (1st Half of the Field) 2004 35th Annual World Series of Poker |
$10,000 |
8 |
$575,000.00 |
320 |
|
Jul 17, '08 |
No-Limit Hold'em WPT Championship Event 2008 Bellagio Cup IV -WPT- |
$15,000 |
24 |
$38,785.00 |
60 |
|
Mar 11, '07 |
EPT Dortmund Championship - Event 1 2007 EPT German Open - Season III |
$6,550 |
25 |
$12,118.00 |
0 |
Mattias Andersson Net Worth
Mattias Andersson has a total live earnings of $575,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bracelets has Mattias Andersson won?
Mattias Andersson has not won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet.
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