Sweden Witnesses Homicide of PokerListings Founder Andreas Oscarsson
The poker community is in shock following the tragic death of Andreas Oscarsson, the founder of PokerListings, on August 3rd. Oscarsson was found dead in his bed under suspicious circumstances, prompting a formal investigation by Swedish authorities.
PokerListings, one of the leading sources for poker news and information, has confirmed that Oscarsson served as an advisor to the company at the time of his death. He was not involved in day-to-day duties.
The investigation is treating Oscarsson's death as a homicide. Swedish police are actively pursuing leads, including examining connections to known threats. Among these is Jorgen Persson, a Swedish high-stakes poker player, who allegedly made concrete threats towards Oscarsson due to disputes related to poker dealings.
However, no definitive suspects have been publicly charged yet. The investigation remains ongoing, with police urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
PokerListings' website has described Oscarsson as a generous person, internet marketing guru, and savvy business entrepreneur. The company has also stated that they are deeply saddened by the loss and are offering their condolences to Oscarsson's family and friends.
Oscarsson's wife has flown to Sweden from her home in New York City, and relatives joined Oscarsson and his son in the Swedish house following his death. Local police were reportedly talking with Oscarsson's two-year-old son for leads in the investigation.
The 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table is gearing up for coverage, with the action set to air on cable station ESPN on November 10th at 9:00pm ET. The final table will kick off on November 7th from the Penn and Teller Theater at the Rio.
In a tragic twist, a 20-year-old man named Andreas Oscarsson was reportedly shot down in the same town in Sweden the previous year.
PokerListings lists over 1,000 websites about poker, each of which undergoes analysis from its team of editors. The company continues to provide comprehensive poker news and information, maintaining Oscarsson's legacy in the industry.
As the investigation into Oscarsson's death continues, the poker community awaits updates with heavy hearts.
- The poker community, shocked by the death of Andreas Oscarsson, the founder of PokerListings, is now also following the general news about the ongoing investigation treating his death as a homicide.
- Swedish authorities are actively investigating the tragic death of Andreas Oscarsson, the advisor to PokerListings, with suspect leads including Jorgen Persson, a Swedish high-stakes poker player, who allegedly made concrete threats towards Oscarsson due to disputes related to poker dealings.
- Despite the ongoing clash between poker and crime, the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table is gearing up for coverage, with the action set to air on cable station ESPN on November 10th at 9:00pm ET.
- As the investigation into Oscarsson's death unfolds, the poker community, including PokerListings, works to uphold his legacy, analyzing and listing over 1,000 websites about poker, as well as providing comprehensive poker news and information.
