William Thorson
| William Thorson | |
|---|---|
 Thorson at EPT Grand Final, Monte Carlo, 2008 | |
| Residence | Varberg, Sweden |
| Born | c. 1983 (age 32–33) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 13th, 2006 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
William Thorson (born c. 1983) is a Swedish professional poker player from Varberg, Sweden and a three time European Poker Tour (EPT) final table participant who, in the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, finished in 13th place.[1]
In 2012, Thorson disappeared from the poker scene. In 2014, it was publicly confirmed that Thorson had converted to Islam, leaving poker behind.[2][3]
Poker
World Series of Poker
Thorson has cashed four times at the World Series of Poker, most notably finishing in 13th place at the 2006 WSOP Main Event earning $907,128. The tournament was eventually won by Jamie Gold. The next year at the 2007 WSOP $5,000 World Championship Limit Hold'em event, Thorson finished 3rd earning $136,493, a tournament that was eventually won by Saro Getzoyan. Three years later at the 2010 WSOP Main Event, Thorson finished in 22nd place earning $317,161.[1]
European Poker Tour
Thorson has made three final tables at the European Poker Tour, his first was at the EPT Dublin season three finishing 3rd for €184,780 ($232,340). He reached a second final table at the EPT San Remo season four, finishing 6th for €140,600 ($216,946), and a third at the EPT Dortmund season five, finishing 7th, earning €116,500. In addition he nearly made another final table coming in 9th at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure season four, earning $120,000.[1]
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,425,000.[4] His four cashes at the WSOP account for $1,052,884 of those winnings.[5]
Top places in tournaments
| Event | Place | Winning | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokerstars.com Baltic Festival | 1st | $115,942 | 2010 |
| NAPT Caribbean Poker Adventure PokerStars EPT/ Season 6 LAPT/ Season 3 | 1st | $72,465 | 2010 |
| London Open PokerStars EPT/Season 6 | 1st | $85,342 | 2009 |
| Spring Poker Week | 2nd | $8,619 | 2008 |
| 38th Annual World Series of Poker | 3rd | $136,493 | 2007 |
| The Irish Winter Tour PokerStars EPT/Season 3 | 3rd | $242,176 | 2006 |
| Showdown Poker Tour | 2nd | $56,619 | 2006 |
References
- 1 2 3 Butt, Robert. "William Thorson – results". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ↑ "Från pokerstjärna – till troende muslim" [From poker star – to Muslim believer]. Aftonbladet (in Swedish). 3 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ↑ Dybban flyttar in hos William Thorson igen [Dybban moves in with William Thorson again]. youtube.com (in Swedish). 1 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ↑ Butt, Robert. "William Thorson – Stats". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 5 May 2008.
- ↑ "World Series of Poker Earnings profile". worldseriesofpoker.com. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
External links
- CardPlayer.com profile
- PokerProMagazine.se profile
- William Thorson, a Young Professional Swedish Poker Player