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Viktor Blom is a Swedish professional poker player who became a legend under the online name “Isildur1.” He is famous for jumping into the highest stakes in the world as a teenager and taking on the biggest names in the game. Known for his fearless attitude and massive swings, Blom moved from a mysterious online superstar to a respected live pro, earning a spot as one of the top three players on Sweden’s all-time money list.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament winnings of over $7.6 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Blom has shown he can win on any stage. While he was originally known as a cash game player, he has spent the last few years crushing major tournaments around the world.
His biggest live score happened in 2024 at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, where he finished 3rd in the $100,000 High Roller for $1,311,091. He also had a huge run in 2012 when he won the PCA Super High Roller for $1,254,400. More recently, in 2025, he nearly won his first WSOP bracelet at WSOP Paradise, finishing 2nd in the $10,000 Super PLOSSUS for $406,000. He also had another massive 3rd-place finish in a 2024 $50,000 High Roller for $951,727.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Blom started playing poker with his brother when he was just 14 years old. He was a natural talent and was soon playing against his school friends during lunch breaks. By the time he turned 18, he started playing online and famously went on a massive run, turning a few thousand dollars into millions in just a few weeks.
For a long time, no one knew who “Isildur1” really was. He became an overnight sensation in 2009 by playing the most famous pros in the world, like Phil Ivey and Tom Dwan, at six tables at once. His identity was finally revealed by PokerStars in 2011. Since then, he has lived in London and Sweden, focusing more on live events. He is now one of the most recognizable faces in the game and even acts as an ambassador for the Phenom Poker site.
Play Style & Strategy
Blom is known for a hyper-aggressive and unpredictable style that often leaves his opponents guessing. He is a self-taught player who famously never read poker books or used software to study. Instead, he learned everything by playing millions of hands and analyzing his own mistakes. He trusts his intuition and table feel more than rigid math charts.
He is incredibly versatile and plays almost every version of poker, from No Limit Hold’em to Pot Limit Omaha and mixed games like 2-7 Triple Draw. While modern poker has moved toward a more robotic style, Blom still plays with a fearless and creative approach. He is famous for his “stay in the zone” attitude, often playing for 15 hours straight when the action is good. His ability to stay calm during massive swings is one of the things that makes him a true legend.
Social Media & Online Presence
You can follow Viktor “Isildur1” Blom as he continues his 2026 run in major high-roller events by checking his stats here:
