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Erik Seidel

Seidel, a former bond trader from Henderson Nevada, is a veteran of the poker world. Although the ever-careful Seidel has not attained the same amount of fame that some of the other talented players have with the recent poker boom, his name frequently comes up when poker players are asked to name the players they respect the most. One memorable duel he had was with Johnny Chan when Chan won his second consecutive world championship, trapping the then-young and inexperienced Seidel into moving in with a pair of queens when Chan held the nut straight. In the time since, Seidel has become, at least within the poker world, almost as much of a legend as Chan is, but for the rest of the world, his 15 minutes of fame came too soon, when he was just getting started in poker, and it can’t have been easy having that particular moment selected as the one point in actual poker history to go into worldwide distribution for the masses.

COMMENTS:

bad_dog76
April 28, 2008
Eric Seidel is as good at poker, as he is ugly. In other words, he's one ugly bastard that knows how to play some poker!

?????
October 26, 2006
Now Hellmuth has a WSOP record...top 3 finishes of (18) 10-6-2

HomePokerGames Admin
July 25, 2006
Seidel is one of my personal favorites for the fact that he is very much like me a a person but is his cerebral game better-suited for the old style of poker as sopposed to the new faster, aggressive version of poker these days.

jarrel
July 25, 2006
The most underrated player in the game. i think he is a great player.

?????
May 31, 2006
WSOP 1st (x7)...2nd (x2)...3rd (x5) Top 3 finishes in WSOP Men Master...18...(6-5-7) Chan............16..(10-5-1) Brunson........16...(10-3-3) Hellmuth.......16.....(9-5-2) TJ................15....(8-5-4) Seidel...........14....(7-2-5)

playpoker
January 24, 2006
He has seven World Series of Poker titles and is the only player in the last 25 years to win World Series titles in three consecutive years. His most recent World Series victory came in the 2005 $2,000 No-limit Hold 'em event.

playpoker
January 24, 2006
Try 7 WSOP bracelets. only 4 players have more bracelets.

?????
December 15, 2005
5 WSOP Bracelets..(2)NLH (2) LH(1 ea) 2-7- Pl Omh- hi-lo Omh

gulfport
August 19, 2005
Whatever.I've played with him, and he isn't an easy opponent.I actually came out ahead that day, but I could see that long term he would've probably kicked my ass.

Unregistered
August 19, 2005
Seidel = I can't win at poker and i only finish second.

The Joker
August 16, 2005
Who cares if he finishes 2nd all the time - still get a nice paycheck regardless! Just to consistently make final tables is more than enough to live comfortably for him.

pocket9z
August 14, 2005
seems like he finishes second all the time, must not be a great heads up player but otherwise he is great

AT777
August 9, 2005
Had the fine opportunity to sit to the right of him during play money 10/20 at Full Tilt. He was very nice. Not a bad player either ;) Chatted to all who had anything good to say. Needless to say most were positive. All in all it was an ejoyable experience.

mercinary mike
August 2, 2005
good player he just flentches somtimes.

Unregistered
July 30, 2005
if not rogaine please try the old fashioned combover.

Steve
July 29, 2005
He was also one of the top backgammon players in the 1970s and 1980s before he turned to poker. Guess there was more action in poker.

JetsFan315
July 28, 2005
"Posted by: J on Dec 28, 2004 - IP=64.136.26.227asked the guy for an autograph on fulltilt and got no email reply... what a jerk" not all pros can find time in there schedule to reply to every fans e-mail as they always say. and hows he gonna sign an e-mail u idiot.

Vegas Mike
July 28, 2005
Erik (not Eric) won his 7th bracelet at this year's WSOP. Meanwhile jackpot lost his fifth play money bankroll on Pacific Poker.

JetsFan315
July 12, 2005
"Posted by: Nate71 on Apr 27, 2004 Eric, watch out for me! The big red machine is gonna get you. Btw, nice move-in on Chan in 89', that's gotta suck eh?" r u one of those fish on Empire who think they r better then every1. well he has like 5 WSOP Bracelets, u would be the first to be out on a WSOP event. and second isnt that bad espacially when ur against JOHNNY FREAKIN CHAN A POKER LEGEND

Darcey
July 7, 2005
Erik has always been the best - you rock and deserve the respect

Observer
June 11, 2005
I love watching that bit on Rounders. But honestly who cares, finishing 2nd in the WSOP is nothing to sneeze at. Chan plays pretty wild, Eric really thought his queens were good.

Wake
June 11, 2005
Last hand WSOP in -88 will always follow him. Chan dominate him totally but Seidel is a nice guy and a good player!

Dennis Wager
May 14, 2005
I played Eric in the NBC National Heads Tournament that aired this month. It was the first and only time we met. he is a class act. Even though I got lucky and beat him, he was more upset about what his high school (honor student)daughter told him that day. She told him Paris Hilton was her role model and I agree with him. Don't worry Eric I'm sure it's just a phase, if she has even part of your intellect she get over it.Till we meet again......

kate
April 19, 2005
Hey Eric, I'll bet you have better things to do than read what some jealous fools say about your hair. But just in case you check out this site, here's a howdy from Kate from the early 80's hanging out in the Vegas and NY with Billy Horan. I'm glad to see you've done so well for yourself!

cool head
March 26, 2005
One of the best no limit players. He rules

Evan Ebull838
March 25, 2005
A real classy guy, saw him on Full Tilt and spoke to him and he actually talks back and does not ignore you like other pros.

largeman
March 9, 2005
world class player who it seems makes alot of people envious with his ability to be so good.

iveyfan05
January 25, 2005
eric is a great player. but hasnt played well in tourneys as of late...he even mentioned in an interview that hes been in a cold spell...im sure he dpes well in huge cash games tho...id like to see him play better in some tourneys, hes a nice guy...i just hate that he works on the worst tv show in history....tilt,...

Bender2004
January 25, 2005
Relax haters. I'm sure he can win in one night what you will never see in your lifetime. I had the good fortune to play Seidel on Full Tilt. I played some 7 card stud. Yes I tried to be some kind of hero by bouncing him with nothing more than consealed 6's to his rolled up Kings and he made a Kings Full over Aces house on me. But totally nice guy. If he writes a book, it'll vastly help other players, but a magician never reveals his secrets. So he'll likely dominate for years to come.

jackpot
January 24, 2005
this guy cant even pay his bills

J..
December 27, 2004
after he asked for my email address

J..
December 27, 2004
asked the guy for an autograph on fulltilt and got no email reply... what a jerk

jay11674
December 7, 2004
great player top ten in world in my book.

brill
December 2, 2004
this guy spells consistency in the earnings department

djnpa_30
November 25, 2004
guy is a truly great player and a nice guy from everything that i have seen about him...he has only 1 flaw....his friendship with annie duke

Unregistered
November 15, 2004
Good points,im sure he is a nice man and a great player,but that little bit of fluff (see above picture of eric) at the front of his head has got to go.

Jazz
November 14, 2004
22 final wsop final tables, is he related to the poker God himself? nice man

slimlouie
November 10, 2004
yeah I love these guys who slag Erik for his baldness. Most likely these are grossly overweight slobs who are envious of Erik's trim physique. This guy is action not flash and bluster like many players. His analyical mind and calm demeanor will eviscerate the phonies soon enough. I predict his current cool spell is going to break in a big way. Last time I checked he drove a Lexus.

Unregistered
November 9, 2004
too bad no one so far seems to really know him. he is the only player to be in the top 10 on the all time money list for the WSOP and Bellagio. He has been more consistent than any other player in the game. He has wsop 6 bracelets, only 4 other players, i think, have more. Unfortunately anyone who has only watched poker on tv doesn't really know the players. By the way his name is spelled ERIK. He doesn't live in athem, he doesn't drive a pathfinder and he isn't vain, conceited nor concerned with what people think about his poker or his looks. I actually feel sorry for all you losers who have never had the privledge to have met and talked with him. He is very aproachable so give the guy a chance before you pass judgement on someone you don't know.

JNY50
October 18, 2004
I hate to do this on a website but I was unable to find any type of e-mail address for Eric Seidel. If anyone out there knows his address (or him) can you pass along some medical information? There is a medical condition known as Marfan syndrome (some people think that Lincoln may have had this syndrome). People with this syndrome have a certain body habitus. Not everyone who has this shape has the syndrome, but Eric Seidel has some of the features (tall, long arms, long fingers, etc.). The risk of this syndrome is that this person can have a serious problem with their aorta. If Eric Seidel is not aware of this--he may wish to be examined by his physician and have an echocardiogram. Better to be safe then sorry.

Unregistered
September 20, 2004
I think he's generally a nice guy who doesn't take any of this shit seriously.

pocket7s
September 3, 2004
the most consistent player but lacks the agressive play you need in poker, sucks what happened an 88 but hey man at least you tried... LOSER

Unregistered
August 25, 2004
Shave Your Head

Unregistered
August 1, 2004
He Is A Moron - Just Check The Nuts To Him

shady
July 31, 2004
Face it people, He is one of the best No Limit player in the world if not the best. For anyone to write a bad word about Eric proves you don't know him. He is the class of poker. Playing with him and watching him play has improved my game more than any book.. Thanks Eric keep up the good work!!

Ken.
July 22, 2004
Seidle is one of the nicest guys around. Good player, who is on the cusp of greatness. Hopefully he's have his breakthough.

david
July 17, 2004
I respect him and wish that people would learn more about him than that he got beat by Chan at 89 WSOP (most only know that b/c of one of the greatest poker movies ever, Rounders)and that he didnt want every pro and every person w/ a TV to know how he plays

ALL THIS HATE
July 14, 2004
Wow Yu Guys Sure Know How Too Hate Seidel Is Indisputably One Of The Top 25 Players (tournament) In The World Whats The Hate About He Has Mucho Dinero And Of Course He Is Jewish So Stop Your Hate

SteveJones
July 14, 2004
Loser. Chan had you beat in the wsop heads up battle. you look like a turtle. haha

Scotty2Hotty
July 6, 2004
Why are you scared to show ur cards to the camera? This guy needs to grow some balls

tycoon
June 27, 2004
nice guy. still, chan fucked him nicely.

Unregistered
June 20, 2004
Another moron..."Oh I'll put a ship in front of the card camera because it makes me nervous" The only one who bitches about it. Hair club for men is looking for you!

Mr. Beats
June 7, 2004
I seen the 2003 US Championship an d00d tried to hide his whole cards from the card cam so we couldn't see them. That was pretty dumb for him to even do. The reason is the card cam is not goin anywhere and why fight it now?

big dog
May 17, 2004
good player, but he is too anal, he hides his hands so the cameras dont see them!

jackten
May 16, 2004
Siedel is the master of cool. Very polite, and surprisingly witty.

mario
April 28, 2004
a great playerhe can always make a decision witch can bring him the title

Nate71
April 26, 2004
Eric, watch out for me! The big red machine is gonna get you. Btw, nice move-in on Chan in 89', that's gotta suck eh?

My fav. poker player
April 4, 2004
I´m impressed by his coolness. He doesn´t need to be fancy, chat chat player, and doesn´t need any cap or glasses. He´s as cool as needed. He always manages to be in the final table, always.

Roy Batty
April 2, 2004
One of my favorite players.

pokerdali
March 11, 2004
I guess he's a great player, but i've never ONCE seen him win heads up for a championship in like 5 times televised. Matter of fact, he got PANTSED in every single instance. Class act tho, just don't quite see the proper killer instinct, possibly tempered by an overanalytical mind.

Ron
Erik Seidel January 27, 2004
real player, decent guy, good ambassador for the game