Kurt Andre Skimmeland

Kurt Andre Skimmeland is a Norwegian poker player whose tournament appearances are sparsely documented. He represents the Scandinavian poker community, known for its analytical approach, but his specific background and career details remain largely private.

Skimmeland was listed among the chip counts in the 2023 World Series of Poker Circuit Opener (WSOPC Opener) at King's Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. The event had a €180+20 buy-in and a €300,000 guarantee. After the Day 1 flights, Skimmeland held a stack of 288,000 chips, placing him in the middle of the field. The tournament attracted 1,795 entries, and Skimmeland was one of 215 players advancing to Day 2. His final result from that event is not recorded in available sources.

In December 2022, Skimmeland was arrested in Pattaya, Thailand, for public indecency. According to Thai police reports, he was identified from a viral video showing him engaging in lewd acts with a Thai woman at a busy intersection. He was taken into custody by Pattaya police and tourism police, confessed to being the person in the video, and faced legal proceedings. This incident received local media coverage but has no connection to his poker activities.

Due to the lack of extensive tournament data, Skimmeland's playing style cannot be accurately assessed. He is not known for any notable poker achievements, and his public profile is overshadowed by his legal troubles. His legacy in the poker community is minimal, and he serves as an example of how off-table incidents can impact a player's reputation.