Johan Storakers
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Johan Storakers is a Swedish professional poker player from Sweden, with over $3.8 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $486,000 came when he finished in 2nd place at the UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic in September 2008.
Storaakers began his career in the mid-1990s. After years of challenges and losses, he mastered the strategies that led him to become one of the top players in the world.
Johan Storakers: Early Life
Johan has always been drawn to games that prioritize strategy. As a chess player in his youth, he developed a keen interest in tactics. His passion for competitive gaming grew in 1987 when he joined a school poker tournament.
For years, poker remained a hobby while he delivered newspapers, with each tournament loss adding to his workload. After six years of setbacks, his luck changed as he refined his skills, studied opponents and employing mathematical strategies.
Ultimately, his hard work paid off, leading to victories in numerous tournaments. With sponsorships in hand, Johan traveled to exciting destinations like Hawaii, Spain, and the Caribbean to compete. His first poker alias was “nytorget”. He lives his dream, guided by one principle: he never plays unless he can enjoy the experience.
Johan Storakers: Live Tournament Participation
Johan Storakers began his poker career in December 1996, finishing in 3rd place in the DM 1,000 No Limit Hold’em at the Helsinki Freezeout, earning $4,266.
Following this, in November 2003, he won the €3,000 + 20 LIDO event at the Master Classics of Poker in Amsterdam, cashing $282,365.
In September 2005, he placed 3rd in the $5,000 + 200 Championship Event at the Ultimate Poker Classic in Palm Beach, earning $300,000.
Moreover, in September 2008, he finished 2nd in the $5,000 + 500 No Limit Hold’em at the UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic, earning $486,000.
In March 2009, he placed 4th in the €5,000 + 250 No Limit Hold’em at the European Poker Tour in Dortmund, which netted him $299,685.
Later, in August 2019, he finished 7th in the €5,300 No Limit Hold’em EPT Main Event in Barcelona, cashing $251,879.
In December 2023, he took 113th place in the €5,300 No Limit Hold’em EPT Main Event in Prague, earning $12,940.
