Tourneyblog Heroes: Annete Obrestad

Annette Obrestad wins the WSOPE Main Event. A day before her nineteenth birthday, Norwegian femme phenom, Annette Obrestad, took down the inaugural World Series of Poker Main Event, winning more than $2,000,000 – the biggest one-time prize awarded to a female ever. The Norwegian online sensation then signed on with WSOPE sponsor Betfair Poker.

Many players would be content to sit on their laurels for a bit after taking down the big one, but not Annette. Less than two months later, the youngster placed second in the EPT Dublin tournament. Annette’s only regret – that she didn’t win that one.

At just 19, her live action tournament winnings border on $2.5 million. She received the Top Tournament Performance of the Year at the Poker Europa Awards in Early December and has truly earned her spot on our list.

Watch this clip featuring Annette right after her monumental WSOPE win:

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