Annette Obrestad, legendary for her online moniker “Annette_15,” is a Norwegian poker pioneer who famously became the youngest-ever WSOP bracelet winner at age 18. A true prodigy of the “Moneymaker” era, she is widely considered one of the most influential online-to-live transition success stories in history.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Annette Obrestad has amassed $3,942,233 in total live tournament earnings (according to The Hendon Mob), currently ranking 6th on the Norway All Time Money List. Her career-defining moment came at the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event, where she secured her first gold bracelet and a best live cash of $2,013,733 (£1,000,000). Other major results include a runner-up finish at the 2007 EPT Dublin for $431,184 and a victory at the 2010 Aussie Millions $1,100 PLO event. These high-profile scores during the poker boom solidified her early poker net worth.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Sandnes, Norway, Obrestad started playing poker at just 15, claiming she never had to deposit her own money by building a bankroll solely through freerolls. She dropped out of school to pursue the global stage, earning global fame for once winning a 180-player online tournament while playing “blind” to prove the importance of position. While she moved away from full-time poker in the late 2010s to build a successful YouTube presence in the makeup industry (“Annette’s Makeup Corner“) and become a top-ranked competitive Scrabble player, her legacy remains intact.

Play Style & Strategy

Known for an incredibly aggressive and fearless play style, Obrestad was a master of the “Lag” (Loose-Aggressive) approach typical of many Scandinavian pros of her era. She excels in No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha, often utilizing unrelenting pressure and advanced read-based exploits. Her strategy prioritized position and board texture over raw hand strength, a revolutionary concept at the time that allowed her to outplay established veterans.