Founder of Poker Listings shot!

Shock to the poker world. Andreas Oscarsson, co-founder of Poker Listings is dead He was arrested on Monday 3rd August, in his bed shot dead. His two years old son had apparently witnessed the whole thing. The police conclude suicide from.

With 36 years Oscarsson Andreas leaves us much too soon. He was just on vacation in Trollhatten, Sweden, in the house, where he spent his childhood. Initial investigations indicate that murder or manslaughter. None of the family members are, according to police in the events surrounding the suspicion to have been involved. A crisis team of the relatives after this incredible event.

Oscarsson not only was a pioneer in online gambling companies, but was also a bracelet at the World Series of Poker 2005 Winner. Two years ago he laid down his job for more time for his family and his newborn son to have.

But who could describe him better than his former employee: “He was a great source of inspiration and energy to anyone he encountered – at least if you were on the same side of the fence (for those on the other side of the fence, he what a tough negotiator and a worthy, highly respected opponent). ”

Andreas Oscarsson by all who knew him sorely missed. We wish his wife, his son and all the members a great deal of strength and our sincere condolences.

August 9, 2009 in Poker News
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