Danish Pro Theo Jorgensen Joins Team PokerStars Pro

One of the best-known poker pros coming from Denmark, Theo Jorgensen, has just joined Team PokerStars Pro. The 38-year-old pro, who made almost $2.5 million in live tournaments so far, said he was delighted to be signed with PokerStars.

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With his poker career starting back in 1993, Theo Jorgensen (pictured right) can be considered as one of the most experienced players in the game. He has earned $2,410,519 from live tournament winnings so far, with over $1.1 million coming in 2010.

Some of his notable results include first place finishes at WPT Grand Prix de Paris for €638,377 (2010) and at WSOP Europe £5,000 PLO event for £218,626 (2008). He has also finished 4th at the PokerStars EPT stops in Deauville for €118,300 (2006) and in Copenhagen for $177,225 (2007).

Jorgensen newest Team PokerStars Pro member

The 38-year-old Jorgensen has now joined Team PokerStars Pro and when asked how he feels about it, he said:
"I'm delighted to be joining the world's largest poker site. PokerStars has always hosted the best poker events in the world and sponsors only the most talented players, so I am very excited to be a part of this."

PokerStars Nordic Director Michael Holmberg expplained as to why Jorgensen has been selected for the new member of Team PokerStars Pro:
"Theo Jorgensen is in every way a fantastic ambassador for poker. Both his impressive merits at the tables and his positive aura fall perfectly in line with PokerStars' values."

As a brand ambassador, Jorgensen will host the opening event of the Nordic Championship of Online Poker set to kick off on November 4.