Stein Borkvik
Norway
Stein Borkvik is a Norwegian professional poker player who has found success on the WSOP Circuit, winning two rings at King's Resort Rozvadov. His biggest victory came in January 2023 when he took down Event #5: €777 Lucky 7's for €41,778, adding a second ring two days later in Event #2: €660 Fifty Stack for €31,504. With over $80,000 in recorded earnings, Borkvik continues to be a consistent presence in European poker tournaments.
Overview
Stein Borkvik is a Norwegian poker player who has made his mark on the international tournament scene, particularly in WSOP Circuit events. He is known for his solid, consistent play and has accumulated notable results both live and online.
WSOP Circuit Success
Borkvik's most significant achievements came during the WSOP Circuit Winter Edition at King's Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, in January 2023. He won two Circuit rings in the span of three days:
- Event #5: €777 No-Limit Hold'em Lucky 7's – 1st place out of 297 entries for €41,778 (January 8, 2023)
- Event #2: €660 No-Limit Hold'em Fifty Stack – 1st place out of 156 entries for €31,504 (January 11, 2023)
These victories also earned him a €10,350 ticket to the WSOP Europe Main Event.
Other Tournament Cashes
Beyond his ring wins, Borkvik has multiple cashes in both live and online WSOP events:
His total tracked earnings according to WSOP.com stand at $81,185 across six cashes and two final tables.
Legacy
Stein Borkvik may not be a household name, but his pair of WSOP Circuit rings place him among the growing list of Scandinavian players achieving success on the European poker circuit. He continues to compete in events at King's Resort and online.
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