Sverre Krogh Sundbø | |
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Born |
Oslo, Norway |
28 July 1981
Occupation | Television show host, television |
Sverre Krogh Sundbø | |
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Nickname(s) | None |
Residence | Oslo, 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 |
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. However, he was given the title due to being the highest finishing European in the event.
Sundbø currently works as a TV-presenter in Norway and is hosting a travel show on Norwegian "Canal 9" (Channel 9). Prior to this he hosted a reality show called "Det Store Spillet" (The big game) on TV3 during the spring of 2012. 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.
He is the son of singer Hanne Krogh. In his teenages, he was a skilled bandy player for IF Ready.