Famous Norwegian Poker Players

    Norway has no legal casinos, yet it has produced a WSOP Europe Main Event champion and online legends. This list ranks every Norwegian player in our database by live earnings.

    5 players3 WSOP bracelets combinedUpdated November 2026

    Famous Norwegian Poker Players: the ranking

    Ranking: Every player in our database whose nationality includes Norway, ranked by verified live tournament earnings.

    1. Kayhan Mokri

      Norway

      The Oslo High Roller Whose $7.7 Million Triton Invitational Win Vaulted Him Past $24 Million

      Also in:Texas Hold'emHighest earningRichest players
      Earnings
      $24.4M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      —

    2. Espen Jorstad

      Norway

      The First Norwegian to Win the WSOP Main Event, Claiming $10 Million

      Also in:TournamentsWSOP winnersHigh stakes
      Earnings
      $10.5M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      —

    3. Annette Obrestad

      Norway

      "Annette_15" - Youngest-Ever WSOP Bracelet Winner

      Also in:On YouTubeFemale players2000s
      Earnings
      $3.9M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      37

    4. Aylar Lie

      Norway

      Norway's Poker Queen - From Reality TV to the Felt

      Also in:Female playersOn TV
      Earnings
      $200K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      42

    5. Magnus Carlsen

      Norway

      The World Chess Champion Who Treats Poker as an "Interesting Challenge"

      Also in:CelebritiesYoung playersRichest players
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      35

    About this list

    Kayhan Mokri leads this list with $24.4M in live earnings, 1 WSOP bracelet. Espen Jorstad and Annette Obrestad complete the top three. Together, the 5 players on this list have won 3 WSOP bracelets and $39M in live tournament earnings.

    Norwegian players learned the game online and on trips abroad. Annette Obrestad won the first WSOP Europe Main Event the day before her 19th birthday, and chess champion Magnus Carlsen has also tried his hand at poker.

    How this list is built

    Every player in our database whose nationality includes Norway, ranked by verified live tournament earnings. Each player can appear on several lists at once; the chips under each name link to the other lists they belong to. Data is updated November 2026.

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    FAQ about famous Norwegian poker players

    Who is number one on our list of famous Norwegian poker players?

    Kayhan Mokri ranks first by live earnings, with $24.4M in live earnings, 1 WSOP bracelet. The Oslo High Roller Whose $7.7 Million Triton Invitational Win Vaulted Him Past $24 Million.

    How many players are on this list?

    The list includes 5 players from our database of 423 profiles. It updates automatically when a player who matches the criteria is added.

    Who has won the most WSOP bracelets on this list?

    Kayhan Mokri, with 1 WSOP bracelet.

    Who is the youngest player on this list?

    Magnus Carlsen, aged 35.

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