Gus Hansen Joins Team Winamax

Gus Hansen Joins Team Winamax as their Latest Ambassador

In a surprising move, Danish poker icon Gus Hansen has joined Team Winamax as their newest sponsored professional. Renowned for his fearless and aggressive style of play, Hansen’s addition to the Winamax roster adds another layer of excitement to an already star-studded lineup, including the likes of Adrian Mateos, Mustapha Kanit, and Leo Margets.

“It’s the best team around,” Hansen remarked of his new teammates, signaling his enthusiasm for this unexpected collaboration.

Despite scaling back his live tournament appearances in recent years, Hansen’s passion for the game remains undiminished. Often credited with revolutionizing modern poker with his daring strategies, Hansen boasts an impressive resume with three World Poker Tour (WPT) titles and a memorable victory at the 2007 Aussie Millions Main Event in Melbourne. Hansen published “Every Hand Revealed” after his Aussie Millions win, where he dissected every hand he played, giving a full analysis of his thought process.

Hansen Was last Seen at the WPT Meet-Up Game

After a hiatus from the poker scene, Hansen made a notable return at the WPT World Championship Premier Meet-Up Game last winter, hinting at a resurgence in his competitive spirit.

Hansen’s last live cash came in 2019 at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in Las Vegas, where he finished in 689th place for a prize of $20,200. Before that you have to go back a further five years to 2014, to find Hansen’s Previous cash, it was a respectable 71st-place finish in the 2014 € 5,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em – EPT Main Event in Vienna.

The Danish poker legend is poised to make his official debut as part of Team Winamax at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Main Event, followed by appearances at the SISMI| festival in Marrakech. Fans can also anticipate his participation in renowned tournaments such as the Winamax Poker Open (WPO) and the upcoming World Series of Poker in Las Vegas this summer.

Beyond the felts, Hansen is committed to engaging with fans through the Winamax Poker Tour, offering them a unique opportunity to interact with a true poker legend.

Who Is Gus Hansen?

Gus Hansen’s journey to poker stardom began in his native Copenhagen, Denmark. Despite an early passion for tennis, a career-ending injury redirected his focus to backgammon, where he quickly rose to prominence on the national stage. His transition to poker was a natural evolution, fueled by a competitive drive and a penchant for strategic thinking.

Since his breakout victory at the 2002 WPT Five-Diamond World Poker Classic, Hansen has been a dominant force in the poker world, capturing the imagination of fans with his bold plays and fearless demeanor. Despite facing challenges, including substantial losses in online cash game.

As he embarks on this new chapter with Team Winamax, Gus Hansen remains a towering figure in the world of poker, ready to reclaim his spot among the game’s elite.

Winamax Announced Hansen’s arrival to the team on Their YouTube Channel.

Check out our Profile on Gus Hansen for more info about his poker endeavors and early life.