Viktor Blom biography
Viktor Blom was born on September 26, 1990, in Gothenburg, Sweden, and became one of the most talked-about figures in poker history under his online alias "Isildur1." His emergence in September 2009 on Full Tilt Poker sent shockwaves through the poker world as he challenged the game's elite professionals at simultaneous, extraordinarily high stakes, participating in all ten of the largest pots in online poker history at the time.
His most famous battles became the stuff of poker legend: he won approximately $4 million from Tom Dwan in simultaneous heads-up matches, lost $3.2 million to Phil Ivey, whom he later called the toughest opponent he ever faced, dropped $3 million to Patrik Antonius in pot-limit Omaha in a single session, and suffered his largest single loss of $4.2 million to Brian Hastings on December 8, 2009.
The scale and speed of these battles turned Blom into an instant cult figure even before most of the poker world knew his real identity. He translated his online notoriety into sponsorship deals, signing with PokerStars in December 2010 before moving to Full Tilt Poker in October 2012, and he backed up his reputation with tournament success, including SCOOP titles and a $1,254,400 victory in the 2012 PCA Super High Roller.
His live tournament winnings have topped $2.9 million, though he remains without a WSOP bracelet, with his best WSOP Main Event finish coming in 2025 at 272nd place — a result he has said remains one of his primary remaining goals in the game. Blom continues to compete on both the online and live high roller circuits.
Career summary
Known as "Isildur1," Viktor Blom shocked the poker world in 2009 with unprecedented high-stakes online battles against legends like Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey, and remains a top high roller more than a decade later while still chasing his first WSOP bracelet.
Viktor Blom poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PCA Super High Roller | 1st | $1,254,400 |
| 2025 | WSOP Main Event | 272nd | Best career WSOP Main Event finish |
Verified live tournament earnings: $2,900,000+.
2012 - SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) - Multiple Titles - Undisclosed
Viktor Blom playing style
Blom is famous for an unusually loose, hyper-aggressive, and unpredictable style at extremely high stakes, favoring rapid, high-variance decision-making that overwhelmed even the world's best cash game professionals.
Cash games
Built his legend in the highest-stakes online cash games ever played, including simultaneous six-figure-per-hand battles against the world's top professionals on Full Tilt Poker beginning in 2009.
Business & sponsorships
Signed a sponsorship deal with PokerStars in December 2010 and later moved to Full Tilt Poker in October 2012, representing both major online rooms during his career.
Why Viktor matters
Born September 26, 1990, in Gothenburg, Sweden, Viktor Blom adopted the online alias "Isildur1" and exploded onto the poker world in September 2009 by taking on the game's biggest names at some of the largest stakes ever played online.
FAQ about Viktor Blom
Why is Viktor Blom known as "Isildur1"?
It was his online alias when he burst onto the poker scene on Full Tilt Poker in 2009, challenging top professionals at record-setting stakes.
Does Viktor Blom have a WSOP bracelet?
No, he has not yet won a WSOP bracelet, with his best WSOP Main Event finish coming in 2025 at 272nd place.
How much has Viktor Blom won playing poker?
Viktor Blom has won $2,900,000+ in live tournament earnings.