Danish Poker Player Wins WSOP in London & Vegas

24 year old Jesper Hougaard from Danmark won a World Series of Poker bracelet in Las Vegas and London. His achievement will make it into poker history books, that is for sure.

The poker professional who is sponsored by UK gaming provider bet365 won his first bracelet in Las Vegas this summer by finishing first in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em tournament. That victory resulted in a prize money of $610,304.

Then he competed in the £1,500 No Limit Hold'em tournament at the newly inaugurated World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) taking place currently at Leicester Square in London, United Kingdom and went in first once again. This time he won £144,218 for the first prize.

Bet365 is certainly happy to have him on board as their poker ambassador, he joined the company just a few months ago, and points out that Hougaard participates in bounty tournaments and other activites at bet365.com, as well as offline representing their brand.

Bet365 powers $20 million in guaranteed poker tournament prizes every month, offers a poker school, provides attractive sign up offers for new poker players and supplies a VIP program.

Players from the Unites States of America are not allowed to take part in the games currently.