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Anton Wigg
Anton Wigg is a world-class Swedish professional poker player from Stockholm who has been a dominant force in the game for over 15 years. Known for his incredible transition from a part-time caretaker to a global poker star, Wigg is a regular face at the most prestigious tournament stops around the world. With a career built on a tiny online deposit and a relentless work ethic, he has earned a reputation as a highly technical player who is just as dangerous in high-stakes online tournaments as he is at a live final table.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Anton Wigg has won over $5.2 million in live tournament earnings. His breakout live victory happened in 2010 when he outlasted the field in the EPT Copenhagen Main Event to win a career-best $672,818. This win gave him the bankroll and the platform to compete regularly against the best in the world.
Wigg is a versatile champion with major scores across different poker tours. In early 2022, he finished as the runner-up in the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open for $650,180. He is also a massive winner in the digital world, where he has accumulated more than $7.3 million in online winnings. His online resume includes a 2009 Sunday Million victory and two SCOOP titles. Most recently, in late 2024, he finished 6th in the EPT Cyprus Main Event for $208,720 and 7th in the EPT Prague High Roller for over $100,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1987 in Stockholm, Sweden, Anton Wigg first fell in love with poker through friendly competition with his football teammates. After finishing school, he worked as a caretaker while grinding low-stakes games on the side. His life changed when he turned a €50 deposit into a €50,000 bankroll. On a cold Monday morning at 6:00 AM, after winning more in one night than he did in a month of manual labor, he decided to quit his job and go professional. Now living in Vienna, Austria, Wigg is known for his leadership in the poker community and has been backed by legendary players like Chris Moorman during his career.
Play Style & Strategy
Wigg is known for a highly disciplined and technical approach to poker. He believes in a strong foundation of math and game theory, often using hand selection charts to guide his pre-flop decisions. Unlike many “old school” pros who play by feel, Wigg spent years studying the nuances of stack sizes and position to stay ahead of the curve. He is also a big believer in mental health and uses meditation to control his emotions during the swings of a tournament. His ability to adjust to modern, aggressive games has allowed him to stay profitable for over a decade while many of his peers have faded away.
Social Media & Online Presence
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