Steve Badger (poker player)
| Steve Badger | |
|---|---|
| Residence | 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[2] until he sold it to PokerStars in 2010.[3][4]
Career
Badger has had $300 buy-in tournament wins at the 1993 California State Lowball Championship[5] and the 1995, 1997 and 1999 Legends of Poker Omaha championships.[6][7][8]
In 1999, he won five Omaha tournaments: a $500/with rebuys buy-in tournament at the Commerce Casino's Los Angeles Poker Classic, two $100 buy-in tournaments at Hollywood Park Racetrack, the $1,000 Legends of Poker at the Bicycle Casino, and the $2,500 buy-in Omaha championship at the World Series of Poker.[9][10]
In 2000, Badger established his PlayWinningPoker.com website, which included his Omaha, Texas hold 'em, and other poker strategy articles.[11] At one time he was a columnist for Cardplayer Magazine.[12]
As of 2013, his total live tournament winnings exceed $590,000, with 18 career wins and 90 tournament cashes.[13][14]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $2,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better | $186,000 |
Notes
- ^ SFGate POKER PROTOCOL / Cardroom manners / Former pro offers etiquette advice to those playing among strangers at casinos
- ^ New York Times: The New Card Shark
- ^ 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
- ^ Hendon Mob tournament results
- ^ Number of Cashes All Time