Seat 2: Stefan Mattsson (Stockholm, Sweden) - 3,553,000

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Although Swedish pro Stefan Mattsson, 30, is a familiar figure on the European Poker Tour circuit and has cashed several times, this is the first time he has had come even close to a final. He has played poker since he was a child and took up Texas Hold'em seven years ago. Although he considers himself primarily a cash game player, Mattsson has notched up over $800k in major tournaments winnings. He first came to international attention when he went deep in the 2006 World Series, finishing 57th for $123,699. The following year he bettered that with a 22nd finish for $333,490. In May 2008 he was runner-up at WPT Barcelona in for €220,000 and this summer came sixth in the WSOP PLO World Championship for $118,462. Mattsson has cashed three times at EPTs but never for huge amounts - 41st at EPT4 Barcelona for €12,550, 35th in Prague last season for €9,700 and EPT Vilamoura two weeks ago where he came 37th for €8,121. Stefan now lives in Stockholm but grew up in Kiruna in Lappland, Sweden's northernmost city, some 145 km above the Arctic circle.

(Bio courtesy of PokerStars)