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Mads Andersen

b. 1970

Danish poker and backgammon player

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About Mads Andersen

Born 1970. Mads Andersen is a Danish poker player and backgammon player.

Mads Andersen (born 1970) is a poker and backgammon player from Copenhagen, Denmark. As of June 2015, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,225,000. and Heroscore ranks him as the 16th most influent Danish poker player.

Before making his mark in the poker world, Andersen won the 2002 World Backgammon Championships. Andersen won the European Poker Tour (EPT) second season Scandinavian Open where he outlasted the field to take home DKr 2,548,040. In the final hand, his defeated Edgar Skjervold's on a board of .

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mads Andersen?

Danish poker and backgammon player

When was Mads Andersen born?

Mads Andersen was born on 8 October 1970 in Nykøbing Falster.

What is Mads Andersen's occupation?

Mads Andersen is a poker player and backgammon player.

What nationality is Mads Andersen?

Mads Andersen is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mads Andersen

· Wikidata: Q1631031

· DBpedia: Mads Andersen (poker player)

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