Niklas “Lena900” Astedt

Niklas Astedt, also known as “Lena900,” is a Swedish professional poker player from Gothenburg. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $3M from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $380K.

Astedt has made a significant mark Online amassing over $1.4M in winnings, with his highest cash reaching $174K.

Niklas “Lena900” Astedt: Early Life

Niklas Astedt was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, on October 21, 1990. In his twenties, he left home and supported himself by playing poker. He began with freerolls, then moved to cash games. At 24, he started playing in live poker tournaments.

Niklas Astedt: Live Tournament Participation

Astedt’s first recorded live cash occurred in July 2009 at the European Masters of Poker, Barcelona. He finished 17th place in a €1,000 + 150 No Limit Hold’em, departing with $5,676.

At the EPT in Barcelona, Astedt achieved a notable accomplishment in August 2015, securing 4th place in the €10,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller 8 Max and earning an impressive $380,245.

Moving into August 2022, at the EPT in Barcelona, Astedt returned to compete in the €10,200 Pot Limit Omaha. He finished in 2nd place and cashing $278,226.

Luck favored him as he cashed $314,011 at the EPT in Paris on February 17th, 2024. Astedt participated in the €25,000 No Limit Hold’em and finished in 2nd place.

A day after, on February 18th, 2024, he participated in a €50,000 No Limit Hold’em – EPT Super High Roller at the same EPT event. He secured 7th place and cashed $145,800.

His latest appearance unfolded at the 55th WSOP in Las Vegas, with a stake of $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship 8-Handed. He secured 22nd place and cashed $51,641.

Astedt: Online Tournament

In April 2020, he pursued his career by playing online and joining the Poker Masters, where he participated in the $10,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em. He finished 4th and cashed $91,000.

Additionally, he took part in the WPT Championship by Partypoker in May 2020, playing in the $1,000 + $50 No Limit Hold’em event. He won 1st place, securing his highest cash prize of $174,752.

Continuing his success, in July 2020, Astedt joined the WSOP at GGPoker, playing in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em. He secured 2nd place, cashing a prize of $156,905.