Steve Badger
| Steve Badger | |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Sherman Oaks, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
None |
Steve Badger is a former professional poker player and World Series of Poker bracelet winner.[1] He also owned Playwinningpoker.com before he sold it to PokerStars in 2010.[2][3]
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[edit] Career
Badger has had tournament wins at the 1993 California State Lowball Championship[4] and the 1995, 1997 and 1999 Legends of Poker Omaha championships.[5][6][7]
In 1999 he won Omaha tournaments at the Commerce Casino's Los Angeles Poker Classic and Hollywood Park Racetrack's National Championship of Poker. That year he also won the Omaha championship at the World Series of Poker.[8][9]
In 2000, Badger established his PlayWinningPoker.com website, which includes his Omaha, Texas hold 'em, and other poker strategy articles.[10] At one time he was a columnist for Cardplayer Magazine.[11]
As of 2011, Badger is tied with Men Nguyen and Scotty Nguyen for most Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better tournament wins as ranked by worldpokerrank.com.[12] His total live tournament winnings exceed $590,000,[13] with 18 career titles and 87 tournament cashes.[14]
[edit] World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $2,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better | $186,000 |
[edit] Notes
- ^ SFGate POKER PROTOCOL / Cardroom manners / Former pro offers etiquette advice to those playing among strangers at casinos
- ^ Poker Stars Blog - PokerStars acquires top poker portals
- ^ Pokerworks.com - PokerStars Acquires PokerPages and Other Websites
- ^ Hendon Mob Database: California State Poker Championship 1993
- ^ Hendon Mob Database: 1995 Legends of Poker
- ^ Hendon Mob Database: 1997 Legends of Poker
- ^ Hendon Mob Database: 1999 Legends of Poker
- ^ Conjelco.com: 30th Annual World series of Poker - Event #9 Results Limit Omaha Hi-Low $2,500 Buy-in
- ^ New York Times: When It Comes to Poker, Working Together Is Against the Rules
- ^ Professional-Poker.com interview
- ^ Cardplayer.com: Card Player Columnists - A Great Group
- ^ Worldpokerrank.com All Time Statistics
- ^ Hendon Mob tournament results 2
- ^ Cardplayer Magazine
