Annette Obrestad

Annette Obrestad

Annette Obrestad is one of the best poker players in the world, and she's only 18 years old! Annette Obrestad is known by her online handle, Annette_15.

RSS
News
/ edit news
PokerNews Op/Ed: The WSOP and WSOPE Main Events – Same Bracelet, Different...
Two years ago this week, I sat ten feet from Annette Obrestad as she won the inaugural World Series of Poker-Europe Main Event. Though she was already a legend online, Obrestad's victory was her coming-out party and in the weeks and months that...  
From pokernews.com ()
More perspectives...
Annette_15 turns 21 as WSOPE kicks off
Norway's Annette Obrestad, the online poker phenom who started playing poker at 15-years-old and won the very first WSOPE Main Event in 2007 at just 18, turned 21 Friday."I am so excited you have no idea," she told PokerListings at a party marking the occasion upstairs at the Casino at the Empire in London, while play on Day 1a of the 2009 WSOPE's first event continued downstairs. "This is the biggest birthday for me by far, because I have so...  
From pokerlistings.com ()
More perspectives...
PokerStars European Poker Tour London Day 4: Aaron Gustavson Takes a...
Three tables of eight players returned for Day 4 of the PokerStars European Poker Tour London Main Event including WSOP champion Peter Eastgate and former WSOPE champion Annette Obrestad; however, it was Aaron Gustavson who finished as chip leader...  
From pokernews.com ()
More perspectives...
WPT Marrakech draws over 400
The ChiliPoker-sponsored event took place at Casino de Marrakech in Morocco with 416 players paying the €4,500 buy-in, including big names like Liz Lieu, Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier, Annette Obrestad, Antonio Esfandiari, Antoine Saout, Tony G and WPT Merit Cyprus winner Thomas Bichon.None of the aforementioned players made the final table, but there were several compelling storylines with Ludovic Lacay, Benny Spindler and Eoghan O'Dea all...  
From pokerlistings.com ()
More perspectives...
The Dark Side Wins As Barry Shulman Captures WSOP Europe Title
While Annette Obrestad’s WSOP Europe win in 2007 had us hiding in our underground bunker as we awaited the Apocalypse, CardPlayer CEO Barry Shulman’s victory early this morning in London has us kicking our dogs, cutting off people on the freeway and just being all around total douchebags. Because apparently good things happen to people [...] Related Posts...  
From wickedchopspoker.blogs.com ()
More perspectives...
Annette_15 ad pulled in the UK
The Betfair Poker ad, distributed by email, shows a picture of Obrestad with the tagline, "Online experience is measured in games, not years. Join the new breed. Annette_15."A complaint was filed with the ASA claiming the ad was irresponsible because it might encourage children and young people to gamble. The ASA also challenged the ad as contrary to a Committee of Advertising Practice code which states no one under 25 can appear in a gambling...  
From pokerlistings.com ()
More perspectives...
DAILY BUZZ: New WPT Buyout, Annette_15 in Vegas, LAPT Adds PCA
Welcome to the BLUFF Daily Buzz, where we scour the entire internet for all the latest news in and around the world of poker. If it involves chips and cards, or people known to associate with chips and cards, we’re there. Damn. That’s a quick ...  
From search.msn.com ()
More perspectives...
more »
Annette Obrestad Pictures
Sorted by: Top Rated
+ add picture

Annette_15

Annette_15

Linked from: betfair.com

more »
Articles
Sorted by: Top Picks
+ write article

Jeff Madsen

Written by AAKKMike on
Jeff Madsen , originally uploaded by pokerwire . Jeff Madsen is the third-youngest winner of a World Series of Poker event and the 2006 World Series of Poker player of the year. Jeff Madsen was born June 7, 1985 in Santa Monica, California. Jeff Madsen was raised in Los Angeles and lived in the same house until going to college at the University of California, Santa Barbara to study film theory. Jeff Madsenbegan playing poker at college and won a no limit Texas hold 'em event at the 2006 World Series of Poker. At the age of 21 years and five weeks, Jeff Madsen ... Read Full Story

Clonie Gowen Files Lawsuit Against Full Tilt Poker November 15, 2008

Written by dal2k on
According to Nevada court records, Cycalona 'Clonie' Gowen has filed a lawsuit against Tiltware, LLC. Full Tilt Poker, and many of the famous faces you see on Full Tilt advertisements. Named in the suit personally are 'Team Full Tilt' members Howard Lederer, Andy Bloch, Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, John Juanda, Phil Gordon, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Jennifer Harman-Traniello, Mike Matusow, Allen Cunningham, Gus Hansen and Patrik Antonius. PokerNews has obtained a copy of the claim, and can verify the following: The twenty-page filing asserts Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Unjust Enrichment, and ... Read Full Story

Team Betfair Poker

Written by doolally on
Team Betfair Poker has just signed a new poker professional. Betfair Poker, the successful independent online poker site, welcomed to its team of professional players this week Peter “Zupp” Jepsen, the Swedish player who won the European Poker Tour Polish Open in recent years. Jepsen joins other Betfair poker pro players such as Sorel Mizzi and Annette Obrestad and will enjoy the challenge of working with such gifted professionals. “I am looking forward to starting my sponsorship with Betfair Poker,” said Jepsen. “They have been really welcoming and I already feel like I'm part of the team. It's given me new impetus to go ... Read Full Story

World Series of Poker Europe settles on venue

Written by AAKKMike on
The World Series of Poker Europe is returning to its first home at the Casino at the Empire. Last year the WSOPE was spread between three different casinos, but this year the Empire Casino, which is located in Leicester Square, will be the exclusive home of the biggest poker series in England. "We are eagerly anticipating the World Series of Poker Europe this year," said Ty Stewart, World Series of Poker Director of Marketing. "We have enhanced the schedule to provide more variety and game play, greatly broadened the worldwide television exposure and have brought the event under one roof to better the player ... Read Full Story

ASA Says No to Betfair Ad

Written by doolally on
Betfair Poker was forced to pull an ad from the UK media after the Advertising Standards Authority said that the campaign had the potential to attract younger players. The online Betfair Poker ad features poker player, Annette Obrestad with the words: “Online experience is measured in games, not years. Join the breed. Annette_15”. The main complaint about the ad was the fact that Obrestad’s handle name could be misinterpreted to mean that she was 15 years old. In a statement issued by ASA, Betfair reportedly “said Ms Obrestad was featured in the ad not because of her age but because of her standing as ... Read Full Story
more »
Annette Obrestad Video Playlist
Sorted by: Top Rated
+ add video
Click to play video
more »
Sponsors
Annette Obrestad Links
Sorted by: Top Rated
+ add
  1
Annette's Squidoo Page
  2
Poker News - Online Poker: Interview With Annette 'Annette_
  3
Meet the Poker Princess
  4
Card Player Profile: Annette Obrestad
  5
An interview with Annette Obrestad
  6
Annette_15
  7
Best collection of Annette Videos
  8
Annette v Rory
  9
Annette_15 | Annette Obrestad - PocketFives Player Profile
 10
Pocket Fives Live Page
more »
More From Zimbio
HomeTerms & PoliciesHelpCompany WikizineFor BloggersAdvertiseSitemapAbout Us
Copyright © 2009 - Zimbio, Inc. Some rights reserved.