Annette Obrestad stages a dramatic poker comeback at WSOPE Main Event

From near elimination to a million-chip stack—how Obrestad defied the odds. Now, only two women remain in the high-stakes battle for glory.

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2026 May 10 . 5:01 AM

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Annette Obrestad stages a dramatic poker comeback at WSOPE Main Event

Annette Obrestad has made a strong return to poker after an eight-year break. The Norwegian player, who won the first WSOPE Main Event in 2007, advanced to Day 4 of this year’s tournament. She is now one of only two women still competing in the high-stakes event. Obrestad entered Day 3 with determination but faced challenges early on. By the dinner break, her stack had dwindled to just 24 big blinds. She later attempted a bold triple-barrel bluff, only for Lazare Kalebashvili to call her down.

Her fortunes changed when she went all-in on the river and secured a 622,000-chip pot. This boost helped her finish the day with a stack of 1,025,000. Meanwhile, Rokas Asipauskas ended Day 3 as the chip leader, holding 6 million (200 big blinds). Day 4 of the WSOPE Main Event resumes at 12pm local time on Thursday. Obrestad and Shiina Okamoto remain the last two women in the field.

Obrestad’s survival into Day 4 marks a notable comeback in her poker career. With a solid stack and fewer opponents, she will aim to extend her run in the tournament. The event continues as players vie for the title and a share of the prize pool.