Jacob Nielsen

Jacob Nielsen (also known as Jacob Dideriksen-Nielsen) is a Maltese professional poker player. his total live tournament earnings amount to $55,810, with his best live cash being $21,495. He resides in Malta and represents the country on the international stage.

Nielsen has recorded several live cashes, accumulating a career total exceeding $55,000. His largest single payout is $21,495. While specific tournament names and dates for his top scores are not widely documented, his consistent presence in live events has earned him a place among Malta's top players.

Nielsen is closely associated with The Festival series. In 2023, he was featured as a weekly streamer for The Festival Online on online poker, where he played and streamed many of the series' events. He gained recognition for his performance in online satellites, reaching the money or winning a package/ticket in five out of six Nottingham online satellites, and coming close in a Malta qualifier where his aces were cracked by kings in a four-way all-in. He aimed to limit himself to one buy-in per tournament and target final tables.

Outside of poker, Nielsen has a career in sales and marketing, having held roles at Betsson Group, Acroud, and currently as Technical SEO Lead at Linkstackers. This background in the iGaming industry complements his poker activities.