Jan Vang Sørensen
Jan Vang Sørensen[1] (born Jan Vang Hansen, c. 1960) is a retired Danish football player, turned professional poker player from Odense. He has won two bracelets at the World Series of Poker.
| Jan Vang Sørensen | |
|---|---|
 Sørensen after winning the 2005 World Series of Poker $5,000 seven-card stud event | |
| Residence | Odense, Denmark |
| Born | Jan Vang Hansen c. 1960 (age 60–61) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 12 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 182nd, 2004 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
He legally changed his name from Hansen (his father's surname) to Sørensen (his mother's maiden name) between 2002 and 2005.
Football career
Sørensen played for Odense BK among other clubs.[1] However at the age of 30 he suffered a knee injury that ended his playing career.[2]
Poker career
Sørensen learned poker whilst traveling during his football career and is considered to be a seven-card stud specialist.
Sørensen first cashed at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 1995. He went on to win a limit seven-card stud tournament in Dortmund in 1998, winning DM125,000.[3]
At the 2002 WSOP, Sørensen won his first WSOP bracelet in the $2,500 pot limit omaha event, defeating Brent Carter in the final heads-up confrontation to take home the $185,000 first prize.[3]
At the 2004 WSOP, Sørensen made his first money finish in the $10,000 no limit hold'em main event, finishing 182nd.[3] He also cashed in the 2007 WSOP main event, finishing in the money in 602nd place.[3]
At the 2005 WSOP, Sørensen won his second WSOP bracelet in the $5,000 seven-card stud event, winning $293,275 when his ( ) () defeated Keith Sexton's ( ) ().[3]
Sørensen has also cashed on the World Poker Tour (WPT), including a final table appearance at the fourth season Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship, where he finished 5th at a final table also featuring Minh Ly, Dan Harrington and Gavin Smith.[3]
In November 2008, Sørensen won the Master Classics of Poker earning €623,100 (US$800,972)[3][4] Additionally, Sørensen represented Denmark in the Poker Nations Cup.
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,000,000.[5]
World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha | $185,000 |
| 2005 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | $293,275 |
References
- Jonas Hüttel, "Verdensmesteren", Ekstra Bladet article, 19 January 2006
- Butt, Robert. "Jan Sorensen - Results". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved 18 November 2008.
- Lucchesi, Ryan (17 November 2008). "Jan Sorensen Wins the 2008 Master Classics of Poker". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 18 November 2008.
- Butt, Robert. "Jan Sorensen - Stats". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved 18 November 2008.