Sverre Krogh Sundbø

Sverre Krogh Sundbø (born 28 July 1981) is a former Norwegian poker player who came in second in the European Poker Championship in London in 2005 after being defeated by professional poker player Tony G during heads-up play.[1] However, he was given the title due to being the highest finishing European in the event.

Sverre Krogh Sundbø
Born (1981-07-28) 28 July 1981
Oslo, Norway
OccupationTelevision show host, television
Sverre Krogh Sundbø
Nickname(s)None
ResidenceOslo, Norway
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)None
Money finish(es)5
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		316th, 2007
European Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1

Sundbø currently works as a TV-presenter in Norway and is hosting a travel show on Norwegian "Canal 9" (Channel 9).[2] Prior to this he hosted a reality show called "Det Store Spillet" (The big game) on TV3 during the spring of 2012.[3] Sundbø also does sports commentary and used to work at the Norwegian broadcasting channel NRK as a sports reporter in addition to making several other television appearances in Norway and abroad.

As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $470,000.[4]

He is the son of singer Hanne Krogh.[5] In his teenage years, he was a skilled bandy player for IF Ready.[6]

References
  1. PokerNews.com: Tony G wins the 2005 European Poker Championships
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Sverre Sundbo: Hendon Mob Poker Database
  5. Kemp, Anders Waaler (8 October 2005). "Pokker, heller - Nå skal Norges beste spiller kåres". VG (in Norwegian). p. 74.
  6. Halvorsen, Stein (10 March 1997). "Endelig gull til Ready". Aftenposten Aften (in Norwegian). p. 24.


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