 He was considered by many Norwegian poker players as their "Godfather".In 2007, Hansen cashed in the money at the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event Championship coming in 134th place out of a field of 6,358 players, winning $58,570, and finished in 8th at the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E event, earning an additional $188,256.As of 2009, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,600,000.