Martin Jacobson: The Poker Pro Who Keeps Finishing Second

Martin Jacobson has made a name for himself in the poker world with seven final table appearances in major tournaments since 2008, but he has yet to secure a major title. His consistent high finishes have earned him significant prize money and respect within the community.

Jacobson's notable finishes include a 4th place in the EPT Budapest in October 2008, earning €197,904, and a 2nd place in the WPT Venice in May 2009, earning €238,840. He also finished 8th in the WSOP #34 in June 2009, earning $65,486, and 2nd in the EPT Vilamoura in August 2010, earning €297,985. His other high finishes include 2nd in the EPT Deauville in January 2011, earning €560,000, 4th in the EPT Berlin in April 2011, earning €230,000, and 6th in the WPT Paris in September 2011, earning €88,900. Additionally, he finished 2nd in the Sunday Million in 2008, earning $89,013.

Jacobson's journey in poker began at the age of 20 when he started his professional career. He grew up on a small island near Stockholm and later moved to London. Before fully committing to poker, Jacobson attended culinary school after disliking subjects like mathematics in high school. He worked as a cook in various places, including serving in the military as a cook. Poker was initially a hobby that provided additional income, but his passion for the game grew over time.