Erik Seidel is a cerebral poker player who has enjoyed incredible success at the highest level of the game. Seidel has already won 6 World Series Of Poker bracelets, but he is perhaps best known for his near-miss second in the Main Event when he lost the Championship to Johnny Chan.
That amazing heads-up confrontation was immortalized in the film Rounders, but if you think that Seidel is second-best to any of the biggest names then think again. He is highly respected by other pros for his thoughtful approach and ability to adapt his game.
Like so many other top poker pros Erik Seidel started out as a backgammon pro, and made a living playing that game at the highest level for eight years. He was also a full-time Wall Street trader who used to play poker on the side. But after that memorable final-table appearance at the WSOP he became a part-time trader and moved his base of operations to Las Vegas, where he still lives. Seidel's best tournament poker results have come in his home town. Nevertheless, you can challenge him online at Full Tilt Poker where he has his own table.
