Jorstad Takes His Seat
Level 8
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Espen Jorstad, the 2022 World Series of Poker Main Event champion, has just taken his seat in Day 1a of the $2,200 Luxon Pay Grand Final at the Mediterranean Poker Party. Jorstad made history by becoming the first Norwegian player to win the WSOP Main Event, earning a $10 million prize after topping a field of 8,663 players .
Since his landmark victory, Jorstad has continued to build on his impressive resume, amassing over $18 million in live tournament earnings, which places him at the top of Norway's all-time money list . His presence here in Cyprus adds a significant level of prestige to the event, and all eyes will be on him as he begins his campaign in the Grand Final.
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