Poker player profile
Date of birth
06/11/1959Name
Erik SeidelPseudonym
SlyNationality
United States of AmericaPlace of residence
United States of America
Biography and performances
If we had to reduce Seidel's bio to a single sentence, we could write: "Erik Seidel is an exceptional tournament player". Among all the titles he has won, he notably has 9 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. It's no coincidence that in 2010 he was inducted into the prestigious Poker Hall of Fame, which also includes Stu Ungar, Paul Magriel (the inventor of the M in poker) and Dan Harrington (who coined the expression "continuation bet" or "cbet"). Before being a poker player, Seidel was a pro backgammon player and a trader at the American stock exchange.
A pro player since 1992
Erik Seidel was therefore a pro poker player even before poker became fashionable in 2003. In 1992, in fact, he had won a bracelet at the WSOP in a $2,500 event. Another important detail in Seidel's career that makes him the legend he is today is that he excels at several types of poker. Most players will focus on one variant, Texas Hold'em No-Limit for example, but Seidel excels in NLHE, Limit Hold'em, Omaha 8 or better, 2 to 7 Draw, Pot Limit Omaha and 2 to 7 Draw Lowball to name but a few.
One of the biggest winners in poker history
In 2022, Seidel's total tournament winnings were nearly US$40 million, placing him 4th on poker's all-time biggest winners list (he's 8th in 2023). The fact that he's been playing and excelling for so long (1992) is what's most impressive (especially when you consider that poker is changing and evolving faster and faster).
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