Jan Vang Sørensen
| Jan Vang Sørensen | |
|---|---|
 Sørensen after winning the 2005 World Series of Poker $5,000 seven-card stud event | |
| Residence | Odense, Denmark |
| Born | Jan Vang Hansen c. 1960 (age 63–64) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 12 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 182nd, 2004 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Jan Vang Sørensen[1] (born Jan Vang Hansen; c. 1960) is a retired Danish football player, turned professional poker player from Odense. He has won two bracelets at the World Series of Poker.
He legally changed his name from Hansen (his father's surname) to Sørensen (his mother's maiden name) between 2002 and 2005.
Football career[edit]
Sørensen played for Odense BK among other clubs.[1]
Poker career[edit]
Sørensen first cashed at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 1995 with a 16th place finish in a Seven-Card Stud tournament.[2] He went on to win a limit seven-card stud tournament in Dortmund in 1998, winning DM125,000.[3]
At the 2002 WSOP, Sørensen won his first WSOP bracelet in the $2,500 pot limit omaha event, defeating Brent Carter in the final heads-up confrontation to take home the $185,000 first prize.[4]
At the 2004 WSOP, Sørensen made his first money finish in the $10,000 no limit hold'em main event, finishing 182nd.[5] He also cashed in the 2007 WSOP main event, finishing in the money in 602nd place.[6]
At the 2005 WSOP, Sørensen won his second WSOP bracelet in the $5,000 seven-card stud event, winning $293,275 when his ( ) () defeated Keith Sexton's ( ) ().[7]
Sørensen has also cashed on the World Poker Tour (WPT), including a final table appearance at the fourth season Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship, where he finished 5th at a final table also featuring Minh Ly, Dan Harrington and Gavin Smith.[8]
In November 2008, Sørensen won the Master Classics of Poker earning €623,100 (US$800,972)[9] Additionally, Sørensen represented Denmark in the Poker Nations Cup.
As of 2023, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,300,000.[10]
World Series of Poker Bracelets[edit]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha | $185,000 |
| 2005 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | $293,275 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Jonas Hüttel, "Verdensmesteren", Ekstra Bladet article 19 January 2006,
- ^ "26th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1995, Seven-Card Stud". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "2nd Hohensburg Championships 1998, Limit 7 Card Stud". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "33rd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2002, Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "35th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2004, World Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, World Championship No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, Seven Card Stud". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Bellagio Festa Al Lago IV, 2nd Annual Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Lucchesi, Ryan (17 November 2008). "Jan Sorensen Wins the 2008 Master Classics of Poker". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 18 November 2008.
- ^ "Jan Sorensen's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 19 March 2024.