Niklas Astedt biography
Niklas Astedt was born on October 21, 1990, in Gothenburg, Sweden, and began his poker career in 2008, going on to become, by nearly every measure, the most accomplished online poker player of all time.
Playing under the alias "Lena900" on PokerStars, he has amassed more than $48 million in tracked online cashes, the highest total in history as of July 2024, and has won seven World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) titles and nine Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) titles, including a signature $1.1 million GGPoker Super Millions win in April 2021.
He held the No. 1 PocketFives world ranking for 97 total weeks, including a 33-week consecutive streak from May 2018 through January 2019, and was named PocketFives Player of the Year in both 2018 and 2019; in May 2021, a PocketFives community poll named him the best online poker player in history. Astedt has also translated his skills to the live arena, headlined by a stunning 3rd-place finish at the 2024 WSOP Main Event final table for $4 million, pushing his live tournament earnings past $7 million.
Career summary
"Lena900," widely regarded as the greatest online poker player in history, with over $48 million in online cashes and a $4 million 2024 WSOP Main Event finish.
Niklas Astedt poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | GGPoker Super Millionsonline | 1st | $1,100,000 |
| 2024 | WSOP $10,000 Main Eventlargest live career cash | 3rd | $4,000,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $7,000,000+.
Seven World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) titles
Nine Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) titles
Niklas Astedt playing style
A relentless, high-volume online specialist whose deep multi-tabling expertise and game-theory mastery have proven equally effective in live tournament play.
Cash games
Regarded as one of the most dominant online cash and tournament grinders in history, playing under the alias "Lena900" on PokerStars.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Niklas Astedt Net Worth
As of November 2026, Niklas Astedt net worth estimates range from $30 million to $40 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $7M of prize money. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Niklas matters
"Lena900," voted the best online poker player in history, whose 2024 WSOP Main Event run added a $4 million live cash to a legendary online résumé.
FAQ about Niklas Astedt
What is Niklas Astedt's online poker alias?
"Lena900," the PokerStars handle under which he built his record-setting online career.
What was Niklas Astedt's biggest live tournament result?
A 3rd-place finish at the 2024 WSOP Main Event, worth $4 million.
How much has Niklas Astedt won playing poker?
Niklas Astedt has won $7,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Niklas Astedt have?
Niklas Astedt has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.