Sweden Wins the Nations Poker Cup

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February 10, 2007 - Sweden Wins the World Cup of Poker.

Sweden pulled off a shocking victory last week to win the Nations Poker Cup. In the final match Anders Henriksson (Sweden) was short staked playing heads up against the USA team captain Robert Williamson who held 88 percent of the chips in play.

It was Henriksson cool headed play that got the Swedes the victory. After doubling up once he grinded it out for several hours to finally beat Williamson. When the tournament was over Williamson was so disappointed he said “I don’t need a bar, I need a doctor”.

Sweden captain Bo Sehlstedt said: "I have won bigger sums of money but this is a real career highlight, I am so proud of my team. Anders is one of the best players around right now, he just doesn't seem to lose. Even when we were almost out I was scared but confident that Anders can beat anybody shorthanded even from such a weak position."

Sweden’s team consisted of captain Bo Sehlstedt, 2006 WSOP winners Anders Henriksson and Mats Rahm, pro players Johan Storakers and William Thorsson and an online qualifier named Hans Isoz.

The American team was made up of professional players who need little introduction: Robert Willimason, Phil Laak, Antonio Esfandiari, Clonie Gowen, Kevin O'Donnell and Hollywood actress Jennifer Tilly

All Nations competing had an online qualifier participate except for the USA where Jennifer Tilly filled this role. USA players are not allowed to play at PartyPoker which is why no online qualifier was used.

Through out much of the tournament the Great Brittan team, lead by Dave “Devil Fish” Ulliott  had the lead. The USA team ran away with it in the later stages only to fall to the Swedes in the end.

The Nations Poker Cup is a televised annual event sponsored by PartyPoker.com

A PartyPoker.com spokesman said: "If you were to ask any pro who the two strongest poker nations in the world were right now, most would say the USA and Sweden, and this tournament is evidence that this is the case. It was a great spectacle and will make compelling television."

The first team eliminated this year was Germany.

We congratulate the Swedes on their accomplishments and look forward to seeing the televised coverage.

 

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