Dag Mikkelsen
| Dag Martin Mikkelsen | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | dmmikkel |
| Residence | Stavanger, Norway |
| Born |
25 June 1986 Stavanger, Norway |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 42nd, 2007 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
Dag Martin Mikkelsen (born 25 June 1986 in Stavanger) is a Norwegian poker player, known as "dmmikkel". At the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event Mikkelsen at one time was the chip leader.[1] Eventually he came in 42nd place and won the largest sum a Norwegian has ever won in WSOP. He is also known for getting a Royal Flush on camera during WSOP, which is a chance of 1 to 124 000.[2]
Mikkelsen started with poker as a 17-year-old attending St. Olav High School. He continued with the poker through his time as a truck driver in the Army.
Mikkelsen finished fourth in the 2009 European Poker Tour Grand Final in Monte Carlo. He started the final day as the chip-leader and continued to be until the final 4, where he got eliminated.[3]
Mikkelsen is sponsored by Full Tilt Poker.[4]
Career
List of meritorious achievement:
- 2nd Final in $ 1 million guarantee tournament online.[4]
- Most Winning the world over 12 months (until November 2006) of $ 300 to $ 1000 Turbo SitnGo.[4]
- 22nd place EPT Barcelona 2007.[4]
- 4th place in the Paddy Power Irish Open, Dublin.[4]
- 5th place in the Paddy Power Irish Open, Dublin (Omaha).[4]