Thor Hansen
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| Thor Hansen | |
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 Thor Hansen at the World Poker Tour 2006 5th Annual Festa Al Lago Classic |
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| Nickname(s) | Betan (Lille Betan) |
| Hometown | El Segundo, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Money finishes | 39 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
21st, 1998 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | None |
| Money finishes | 4 |
Thor Hansen (born June 23, 1947 in Oslo, Norway) is a professional poker player. He was recruited by Larry Flynt to play poker for him after Hansen played against him in Las Vegas in the mid 1990s. He has two WSOP braclets, one from the 1988 WSOP in Seven-card stud, and then later in Deuce to Seven Lowball in the 2002 WSOP. He finished in the money four times during the 2006 WSOP, coming in second place in the $3,000 Omaha Hi/Lo event.
He is partowner of the company Poker Blue and was awarded the first Norwegian Poker Player of the Year award in 2005. He is considered by many Norwegian poker players as their "Godfather".[1]
In 2007, Hansen cashed in the money at the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event Championship coming in 134th place out of a field of 6,358 players, winning $58,570, and finished in 8th at the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E event, earning an additional $188,256.
[edit] WSOP Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | $5,000 Seven-card stud | $158,000 |
| 2002 | $1,500 Deuce to Seven Lowball | $62,600 |
As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,500,000.[2]
Hansen currently resides in El Segundo, California.
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