Espen Jorstad
Norway · Born 1994 · No-Limit Hold'em
iGaming Journalist & Crypto Casino Analyst
Biography
Espen Jorstad is a Norwegian poker player who won the 2022 WSOP Main Event for $10 million, becoming the first Norwegian to win poker's biggest prize. A former online grinder with a degree in mathematics, he combined analytical skill with composure to dominate the Main Event final table.
Playing Style
A mathematically oriented player who combines online poker precision with calm, composed decision-making under extreme pressure.
Notable Moments
Won the 2022 WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000
First Norwegian to win the WSOP Main Event
Mathematics degree background applied to poker strategy
Known for his calm, unflappable demeanor at the final table
Biggest Career Cash
2022 WSOP Main Event
What You Can Learn from Espen Jorstad
Jorstad proves that a mathematical, analytical approach combined with genuine composure under pressure is a powerful combination in major tournament play.