Pro Poker Player Profiles - Erik Seidel
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Erik Seidel Fast Facts

Erik SeidelBirthplace: New York City, NY
Education: High School
WSOP Bracelets: 7
WPT Titles: 0
Poker Room Affiliations: Full Tilt Poker

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Lost nine consecutive one-table WSOP Main Event satellites in 1988 before buying into the event for the full amount and finishing second to Johnny Chan. His second place finish was made famous by the movie Rounders. Was a regular at the Mayfield Club in New York, an underground poker club that housed famous professionals Howard Lederer and Mickey Appleton. Was once a world-class backgammon player. Has won seven WSOP titles, third most all-time.
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