William Thorson
| William Thorson | |
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Thorson at EPT Grand Final, Monte Carlo, 2008
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| Residence | Varberg, Sweden |
| Born | c. 1983 (age 33–34) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
13th, 2006 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
William Thorson (born c. 1983) is a Swedish professional poker player from Varberg, Sweden and a three time European Poker Tour (EPT) final table participant who, in the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, finished in 13th place.
In 2012, Thorson disappeared from the poker scene. In 2014, it was publicly confirmed that Thorson had converted to Islam, leaving poker behind.
Thorson has cashed four times at the World Series of Poker, most notably finishing in 13th place at the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event earning $907,128. The tournament was eventually won by Jamie Gold. The next year at the 2007 World Series of Poker $5,000 World Championship Limit Hold'em event, Thorson finished 3rd earning $136,493, a tournament that was eventually won by Saro Getzoyan. Three years later at the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event, Thorson finished in 22nd place earning $317,161.
Thorson has made three final tables at the European Poker Tour, his first was at the EPT Dublin season three finishing 3rd for €184,780 ($232,340). He reached a second final table at the EPT San Remo season four, finishing 6th for €140,600 ($216,946), and a third at the EPT Dortmund season five, finishing 7th, earning €116,500. In addition he nearly made another final table coming in 9th at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure season four, earning $120,000.
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