Meet The WSOP App Thrill Team

Matthew Pitt Senior Editor

Jun 16, 2023 4 min read

Patrik Antonius
Espen Jorstad
Vanessa Selbst
Samantha Abernathy
Adam Hendrix
Landon Tice
Ethan Yau

The free-to-play WSOP poker App is not only crammed with features, promotions, and incredibly realistic but fun poker online games, but it is also the home to a stable of elite-level poker players known as the Thrill Team.

The WSOP App Thrill Team is made up of seven poker superstars who have won several millions dollars, World Series of Poker bracelets and circuit rings in the live poker world, and are now going all-in to win virtual bracelets, rings, and trophies on the free-to-play WSOP App.

All seven members of the Thrill Team are ready and raring to go at the virtual tables of the social WSOP App, giving you the opportunity to play poker for fun against some of poker's most recognizable names and without risking a single cent of your bankroll.

You'll instantly know when Thrill Team members are seated at your table, thanks to their life-like avatars. Imagine taking on some poker superstars from the comfort of your own home. Even better, imagine being able to tell your friends and family that you not only took on poker's best but beat them at their own game!

Who are the seven WSOP App Thrill Team members? Keep reading to find out!

Patrik Antonius

Patrik Antonius is one of the greatest poker players to have ever picked up playing cards. Hailing from Helsinki, Finland, Antonius is both feared and respected in equal measure, mostly because of his fearless approach to the game.

Antonius is approaching 30 cashes in live WSOP events, including a trio of final table appearances. The super-talented Finn is yet to win a gold WSOP bracelet in Las Vegas, but will be looking to win more than his fair share of virtual bracelets on the WSOP App.

Espen Jorstad

Espen Jorstad had a glowing reputation before his incredible performances at the 2022 WSOP in Las Vegas. The Norwegian grinder won his first WSOP bracelet in the Tag Team event before going on to become the 2022 WSOP Main Event champion.

Jorstad is the reigning poker world champion, and will take some beating if you find him on your WSOP App tables.

Vanessa Selbst

Vanessa Selbst needs no introduction. The New Yorker is not only one of the best female poker players ever, but one of the greatest, period. The three-time WSOP bracelet winner is the first and only female player to be ranked number one in the world by the Global Poker Index.

Selbst retired as a professional poker player in 2018 to pursue a corporate job and start a family. However, in a recent interview with PokerNews, Selbst revealed that the excellent free-to-play WSOP App has reignited her love for playing poker, and she will be gracing us with her presence at the 2023 WSOP in Las vegas.

"Honestly, I was just looking for an excuse to get back (to poker). I've been looking for an excuse to get back for a while. I've missed it," Selbst exclusively told PokerNews.

Samantha Abernathy

Samantha Abernathy absolutely loves playing poker and interacting with her fellow poker players. The Las Vegas native enjoyed a breakout series at the 2021 WSOP, where she cashed in three tournaments, including the Main Event.

Adam Hendrix

Adam Hendrix first cash in a WSOP event in the live arena in 2017, and has since racked up more than 80 in-the-money finishes. Hendrix hails from Anchorage, Alaska, but spends a large percentage of his time traveling the world playing in the biggest tournaments available.

When Hendrix does have some free time, he often kicks back and keeps his poker skills sharp by playing on the WSOP App.

Landon Tice

Landon Tice called Boca Raton, Florida, home, although he is often spotted playing in cardrooms up and down the country. Tice has more than 30 cashes on the WSOP live circuit, including a coveted gold WSOP Circuit ring, which he won in March 2023.

Tice is hungry for more poker jewelry, especially the virtual rings and bracelets you can win for free on the WSOP App.

Ethan Yau

Ethan Yau is better-known to some as his "Rampage" nickname. Quincy, Massachusetts, is where Yau mostly plays poker for free on the WSOP App when he is not getting his grind on in live poker events.

Yau is a hugely popular player, one that won the Best Vlogger and Best Poker Personality at the 2022 Global Poker Awards. he is also supremely talented, having won a WSOP bracelet and four WSOP Circuit rings! Both Yau and Abernathy began their illustrious poker careers by using the WSOP App; will you follow in their footsteps?

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Matthew Pitt Senior Editor

Matthew Pitt hails from Leeds, West Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom, and has worked in the poker industry since 2008, and worked for PokerNews since 2010. In September 2010, he became the editor of PokerNews. Matthew stepped away from live reporting duties in 2015, and now concentrates on his role of Senior Editor for the PokerNews.

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