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Viktor Blom
Professional Poker Player
Viktor Blom Biography
About Viktor Blom
Viktor Blom was born on September 26, 1990, in Sweden. He grew up in the small town of Rånäs and was first introduced to poker by his older brother. Blom quickly fell in love with the game and spent countless hours studying and playing online.
In 2009, Blom began playing online poker under the screen name "Isildur1" and quickly made a name for himself by taking on some of the best players in the world. He became known for his aggressive playing style and willingness to take on any opponent, regardless of their reputation.
In late 2009, Isildur1 made his first major splash in the poker world when he played a series of high-stakes heads-up matches against Tom "durrrr" Dwan. Over the course of the matches, Isildur1 won and lost millions of dollars, captivating the poker world with his fearless style of play.
Despite his early success, Isildur1's true identity remained a mystery for many months. Speculation ran rampant, with many people speculating that he was a young Swedish player named Viktor Blom. In December 2009, Blom confirmed that he was indeed Isildur1.
In the years that followed, Blom continued to dominate the online poker world. He won millions of dollars in cash games and tournaments and became a regular at the highest stakes games online. In 2011, he signed a sponsorship deal with PokerStars, one of the largest online poker sites in the world.
Viktor Blom Won First Major Live Tournament In 2012
Blom's success at the online felt translated to live poker as well. He won his first major live tournament in 2012 when he took down the €25,000 High Roller event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure for $1,254,400. He also made deep runs in several other major tournaments, including the World Series of Poker Main Event.
Throughout viktor blom career, Blom has been known for his aggressive playing style and willingness to take risks. While this style of play has led to some big wins, it has also led to some big losses. Blom has admitted that he struggled with tilt early in his career, but has worked hard to improve his mental game and control his emotions at the table.
Today, Viktor Blom is still a force to be reckoned with in the poker world. While he no longer plays as much online, he is still a regular at high stakes live tournaments and cash games. He remains one of the most well-known and respected players in the game and continues to inspire a new generation of young players with his fearless approach to the poker game.