| Martin Jacobson | |
|---|---|
 Martin Jacobson in 2019 | |
| Nickname | M.nosbocaJ (PokerStars) |
| Born | (1987-06-30)30 June 1987 (age 38) Stockholm, Sweden |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet | 1 |
| Final tables | 9 |
| Money finishes | 65 |
| Highest WSOP Main Event finish | Winner,2014 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title | None |
| Final table | 2 |
| Money finishes | 8 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title | None |
| Final tables | 4 |
| Money finishes | 11 |
| Information last updated on11 August 2024. | |
Martin Jacobson (born 30 June 1987)[1] is a Swedish professional poker player, originally fromStockholm, Sweden, but currently residing inLondon, England. In 2014, he won theWorld Series of PokerMain Event for $10,000,000, thefifth largest single payout in poker tournament history.
Prior to his poker career, Jacobson studied to be a chef, and even worked aboard a Swedish Royal Navy ship.
He started playing poker during high school, and after his chef experience overseas, he played online in internet cafes, ultimately winning a seat to the 2008 WSOP in Las Vegas. Even though he lost pretty quickly, Martin Jacobson held on to his dream and worked and studied even harder on his poker skills.[2]
His first live cash came in 2008, when he came in 3rd place at theEuropean Poker Tour event in Hungary. Inseason 7 of the EPT he made three final tables, including two runner-up finishes in Vilamoura and Deauville. He also finished runner-up at theWorld Poker Tour event in Venice in 2009. Prior to the 2014 Main Event, his largest tournament cash came from a 6th-place finish at theBig One for One Drop High Rollers event at the2013 WSOP, earning $807,000. He has 16 career WSOP cashes, including 5 final tables. At the 2014 Main Event, he ended Day 1A as the chip leader and entered theNovember Nine in 8th chip position. Beginning heads-up play with the chip lead overFelix Stephensen, on the 35th hand of heads-up, his10♥ 10♦ prevailed over Stephensen'sA♥ 9♥ after the board ran out3♠ 9♣ 10♣ K♦ 4♣ to win the title.
Jacobson is a member ofRaising for Effective Giving,[3][4] anEffective altruism organization of poker players who pledge to donate at least 2% of their gross tournament winnings and at least 3% of their profit from cash games every quarter to charities considered unusually cost-effective.
In February 2015, Jacobson was named Player of the Year by the Swedish publication 'Poker.se'. This title has previously been awarded to other high-profile professional players such as Viktor Blom, Chris Bjorin, and Robin Ylitalo.[5]
In December 2017, Jacobson joined888poker asbrand ambassador.[6][7]
As of 2021, his total live tournament winnings exceed $17,000,000.[8] Overall, Jacobson has cashed in 39 World Series events, for a total of $12.150 million combined.[9]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | $10,000,000 |