Sweden is one of the most prolific countries in the world for producing elite poker talent, with a disproportionately high number of world-class players relative to its population. The Swedish poker boom of the early 2000s launched careers that are still active at the top of the game today.
About the Poker Scene
Swedish players have won World Series of Poker Main Events and dozens of major international titles
Sweden's online poker community played a foundational role in the growth of internet poker
Stockholm and Gothenburg have active casino poker scenes alongside robust online play
Swedish players are particularly known for aggressive and mathematically sound strategies
The Swedish poker community produces a steady stream of high-stakes players and coaches