Theo Jørgensen
| Theo Jørgensen | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 4 |
| Money finish(es) | 6 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 30th, 2010 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| Information accurate as of 3 December 2012. | |
Theo Jørgensen is a Danish professional poker player, based in Copenhagen who has made two European Poker Tour final tables.
Jørgensen began playing poker in the early 1990s. He has been sponsored by betting company Bet24.
In 2004, Jørgensen won the European Seven-card stud championship in Baden, taking home the €101,688 first prize.
In 2006, Jørgensen made his first European Poker Tour (EPT) final table, finishing 4th in the second season event in Deauville won by Mats Iremark.
In 2008, Jørgensen won the WSOPE event 3, £5000 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament, and won £218,626, defeating Sorel Mizzi Heads Up.
Jørgensen represented Denmark in the Poker Nations Cup, where he defeated Padraig Parkinson to win his preliminary heat. He was chosen by Danish captain Martin Wendt on to play in the Grand Final, but was eliminated by Kathy Liebert. He also represented his country in the PartyPoker.com Football & Poker Legends Cup, where he was a member of the winning Danish team, alongside Gus Hansen and Kim Christofte. Jørgensen was the only player in the tournament to finish in the top two in all four matches he played in, and won the individual prize when his held up against team-mate Hansen's on a board of .
In May 2010 he won his first WPT title in the WPT Grand Prix de Paris, beating local Antoine Amourette heads up for €633,902.
At the 2010 WSOP main event, he came in 30th place.
At the WPT Grand Prix de Paris in September 2012, Jørgensen finished in 2nd place for €264,600 ($333,128).[1]
On December 3, 2012, Jørgensen was robbed by three men in his house. He was shot three times during the robbery.[2][3]
On March 10, 2013, Jorgensen finished fourth in the European Poker Tour (EPT) London Main Event for £183,000.[4]
As of 2013, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,500,000.[5] His five cashes at the WSOP account for $644,837 of those winnings.[6]
Notes
- ↑ Ryan, Rich (2012-09-15). "Matt Salsberg Wins World Poker Tour Grand Prix de Paris!". PokerNews.com. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ↑ "Dansk pokerstjerne skudt". Ekstra Bladet. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ↑ Pitt, Matthew (2012-12-03). "PokerStars Pro Theo Jorgensen Shot Three Times During Robbery". PokerNews.com. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ↑ Dacey, Rick (2012-03-19). "EPT9 London in review: Visser beats all-star cast to take title!". Pokerstarsblog.com. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ↑ Hendon Mob tournament results
- ↑ World Series of Poker Earnings, worldseriesofpoker.com