Mauritz Altikardes

Mauritz Altikardes is the chairman of the Swedish Poker Federation and an avid poker player. He has been vocal in his criticism of the police's recent raid on a poker club, expressing concern over the excessive force used during the operation. Altikardes highlighted that the event was a regular tournament for hobby players, and he believes that the police misjudged the situation, treating ordinary players as if they were involved in serious criminal activity. He advocates for reform in Sweden's poker licensing system, arguing that better regulation would lead to safer and more organized poker environments for enthusiasts.