The Nordic Poker Awards is hosted by PokerStars and held in association with Nordic poker media partners Ace Magazine (Denmark), Norsk Pokermagasin (Norway), Poker Magazine (Sweden) and Pokerisivut (Finland). The awards were created by PokerStars as a way of paying tribute to the outstanding achievements of Nordic poker players on the European and international poker circuit. The awards were launched on the eve of the European Poker Tour Copenhagen event in January 2007.

Each year nominees are chosen via an online vote. Last year, hundreds of Scandinavian poker players and fans voted for their favorite player from their country. The final shortlist was selected by jury and made up five of the most talented poker players from Sweden, Denmark and Norway.