Einar Larsen

Einar Larsen (often recorded as Birger Larsen in tournament databases) is a Norwegian professional poker player who has built a solid reputation on the international circuit. With live earnings exceeding $700,000 he ranks 41st on the Norway All Time Money List and has cashed in every Asia-Pacific event he has entered (10 for 10).

Larsen's largest career cash came in May 2024 at the Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) in Cyprus, where he finished 5th in the Main Event for $225,000. In 2025, he was especially active in Asia, recording several notable results:

• APPT Manila 2025: 2nd place in the APPT Open for PHP 3,100,000 (~$53,419)
• APT Taipei 2025: 10th in the Ultra Stack Championship (TWD 432,000 / ~$14,084) and 2nd in the Hyper Turbo (TWD 231,200 / ~$7,377)
• EPT Malta 2025: 30th in the Main Event for €19,350 (~$21,200)
• WSOP Circuit Paris 2024: Won a gold ring in the €550 Pot Limit Omaha event for €15,300 (~$16,597)

His biggest win in the Asia-Pacific region is $53,350, and his net worth in that region is estimated at $85,055.

During the 2026 World Series of Poker Europe, Larsen was involved in a controversial disqualification. Playing Event #9: €5,300 PLO European Championship in Prague, he reached the final 30 players and was guaranteed €13,000. However, after receiving a one-orbit penalty for loud and aggressive behavior, he refused to comply, slapped the hand of an individual trying to calm him, and was subsequently disqualified. Tournament director Justin Hammer defended the decision, stating that players who disrupt the game and ignore warnings risk permanent removal. Larsen disputed the severity, claiming his celebration was innocent and that he was not physically threatening, but video evidence showed otherwise. The incident cut short his chance at the €395,000 first prize and a gold bracelet.

Larsen is described as a vocal and emotional player, often celebrating hands loudly. In the 2026 incident, he admitted to drinking and acknowledged his voice may have been loud, but denied aggression. His tournament record shows versatility across formats, particularly in Pot Limit Omaha and No-Limit Hold'em, with deep runs in both European and Asian events. His consistent cashing in Asia-Pacific suggests a disciplined approach in those markets, contrasting with the outburst that marred his WSOPE run.

Despite the controversial disqualification, Larsen remains a respected competitor in the Norwegian poker scene. His $225,000 score in Cyprus and multiple final tables in 2025 demonstrate his ability to perform at high levels. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about emotion management in high-pressure tournaments, but it does not define his overall career.