Bruce Atkinson (poker player)
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| Bruce Atkinson | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Elvis Senior |
| Hometown | Brighton, UK |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 16 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
61st, 2003 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Robert Bruce "Elvis Senior" Atkinson is an English professional poker player and the President of the European Poker Players Hall of Fame.
Atkinson started off playing seven card stud in the early 1980s, but moved to hold'em later.
He earned his first winnings at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 1998 in the seven card stud split event. He finished in 7th place, ahead of the likes of Mike Sexton and John Bonetti.
At the 2003 WSOP, he earned money in the $10,000 no limit hold'em main event, finishing 61st. In the same year, he finished 3rd in the Poker Million. He also made money in the main event in 2005 (530th.)
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $500,000.
In addition to playing poker, Atkinson is a professional Elvis impersonator, who gives half of his fee to charity.[citation needed]
Atkinson resides in Brighton. He is married with three children.
