Martin Jacobson, Sweden (628,000)
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Martin Jacobson is one of poker’s most consistent players, but last year was when his life truly changed. Jacobson entered the famous World Series of Poker Main Event as a top pro amongst the field of 6,683 entries. When it was all said and done in November, Jacobson proved to be the last man standing to claim the $10 million top prize from poker's grandest event.
In that event, Jacobson rode the Day 1a chip lead all the way to victory, and he currently boasts nearly $15 million in live tournament earnings. In fact, this result here — no matter what the finish from here on out — will push him over $15 million in live winnings.
Originally from Stockholm, Sweden, Jacobson now makes London his home base as he travels the globe playing his trade. He's ranked first on Sweden's all-time money list and ninth on the overall poker all-time money list.
Since the life-changing score, Jacobson has continued to put up results, but this one will be his largest since.