For people not familiar with poker, Erik Seidel is probably known best for the final pot he lost to Johnny Chan in the 1988 WSoP because it was used in the movie Rounders. Erik Seidel info, links and images.

Birthplace: New York City

Originally a tournament backgammon player for eight years, he eventually started playing the stock market, and then moved on to poker. He was one of the group of now famous players from the Mayfair Club, including Howard Lederer and Dan Harrington.

Most people who are not very familiar with poker probably know Erik Seidel best for the final pot he lost to Johnny Chan in the 1988 World Series of Poker. It is famous because the footage was used in the movie Rounders.

People familiar with poker know Erik Seidel for being one of the best No Limit players around. He is well respected by his peers because he is a world class player & a great person.

Erik Seidel has earned himself six World Series bracelets, including;

$1,500 Omaha at the 2003 series
1992 Limit Hold'em
1993 Omaha High-Low
1994 Limit Holdem
1998 No Limit Deuce-to-Seven Lowball
2001 No Limit Hold'em.

Date: 18 Feb
Position: 9th
Winnings: $77,498
Event: 2005 L.A. Poker Classic

Date: 11 Dec
Position: 32nd
Winnings: $5,984
Event: Five-Diamond World Poker Classic

Date: 09 Dec
Position: 4th
Winnings: $24,444
Event: Five-Diamond World Poker Classic

Date: 13 Nov
Position: 12th
Winnings: $92,338
Event: 2004 World Poker Finals

Date: 19 Oct
Position: 4th
Winnings: $165,000
Event: 2004 Festa al Lago III Poker Tournament

Date: 17 Oct
Position: 1st
Winnings: $217,839
Event: 2004 Festa al Lago III Poker Tournament

Date: 28 Sep
Position: 53rd
Winnings: $8,000
Event: 2004 Ultimatebet.com Poker Classic

Date: 04 Sep
Position: 4th
Winnings: $2,700
Event: 2004 Plaza Ultimate Poker Challenge

Date: 22 Aug
Position: 1st
Winnings: $8,000
Event: 2004 Plaza Ultimate Poker Challenge

Date: 08 Jul
Position: 9th
Winnings: $12,000
Event: Championship Poker