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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Badger has had $300 buy-in tournament wins at the 1993 California State Lowball Championship<ref>{{Cite web \|title=California State Poker Championship 1993, Lowball Championship \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=22584 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref> and the 1995, 1997 and 1999 Legends of Poker ] championships.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=1995 Legends of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=21197 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>		Badger has had $300 buy-in tournament wins at the 1993 California State Lowball Championship<ref>{{Cite web \|title=California State Poker Championship 1993, Lowball Championship \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=22584 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref> and the 1995, 1997 and 1999 Legends of Poker ] championships.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=1995 Legends of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=21197 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=1997 Legends Of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=21346 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref><ref></ref>

	In 1999, he won five Omaha tournaments: a $500/with rebuys buy-in tournament at the ]'s Los Angeles Poker Classic, two $100 buy-in tournaments at ], the $1,000 Legends of Poker at the ], and the $2,500 buy-in Omaha championship at the ].<ref></ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Richtel \|first=Matt \|date=November 5, 2001 \|title=When It Comes to Poker, Working Together Is Against the Rules \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/05/business/collaboration-technology-when-it-comes-poker-working-together-against-rules.html \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=New York Times}}</ref>		In 1999, he won five Omaha tournaments: a $500/with rebuys buy-in tournament at the ]'s Los Angeles Poker Classic, two $100 buy-in tournaments at ], the $1,000 Legends of Poker at the ], and the $2,500 buy-in Omaha championship at the ].<ref></ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Richtel \|first=Matt \|date=November 5, 2001 \|title=When It Comes to Poker, Working Together Is Against the Rules \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/05/business/collaboration-technology-when-it-comes-poker-working-together-against-rules.html \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=New York Times}}</ref>

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American 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. He also owned Playwinningpoker.com until he sold it to PokerStars in 2010.

Career

Badger has had $300 buy-in tournament wins at the 1993 California State Lowball Championship and the 1995, 1997 and 1999 Legends of Poker Omaha championships.

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.

In 2000, Badger established his PlayWinningPoker.com website, which included his Omaha, Texas hold 'em, and other poker strategy articles. At one time he was a columnist for Cardplayer Magazine.

As of 2013, his total live tournament winnings exceed $590,000, with 18 career wins and 90 tournament cashes.

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year	Tournament	Prize (US$)
1999	$2,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better	$186,000

Notes

Villano, Matt (May 3, 2007). "POKER PROTOCOL / Cardroom manners / Former pro offers etiquette advice to those playing among strangers at casinos". SFGate. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
Wayner, Peter (July 10, 2003). "The New Card Shark". New York Times. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
Poker Stars Blog – PokerStars acquires top poker portals
Pokerworks.com – PokerStars Acquires PokerPages and Other Websites
"California State Poker Championship 1993, Lowball Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
"1995 Legends of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
"1997 Legends Of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
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
Richtel, Matt (November 5, 2001). "When It Comes to Poker, Working Together Is Against the Rules". New York Times. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
Professional-Poker.com interview
Cardplayer.com: Card Player Columnists – A Great Group
"Steve Badger's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
Number of Cashes All Time

External links

v t e 1990s WSOP bracelet winners
Note number in brackets represents the number of bracelets earned in that year
1990	Allen Baker John Bonetti Norm Boulus Marie Gabert Mike Hart Berry Johnston Monte Kouz Vasilis Lazarou Mansour Matloubi Phil Reher Ray Rumler Amarillo Slim Shawqui Shunnarah Tony Stormzand Hugh Todd
1991	Joe Becker Doyle Brunson Brent Carter Thomas Chung Artie Cobb Brad Daugherty Pat Flanagan Mike Hart Jay Heimowitz Paul Heinrich Max Linder Rodney H. Pardey John Spadavecchia Ron Stanley An Tran Donna Ward Byron Wolford Charles Wight
1992	Bob Abell Mickey Appleman Eli Balas Lyle Berman Buddy Bonnecaze Paul Clark Hoyt Corkins Hamid Dastmalchi Dal Derovin Kenny Duggan Shari Flanzer Lamar Hampton Phil Hellmuth Tom McEvoy Men Nguyen Ray Rumler Erik Seidel Rick Steiner Lance Straughn Billy Thomas
1993	Billy Baxter Jim Bechtel John Bonetti Buddy Bonnecaze Humberto Brenes (2) Hamid Dastmalchi Gene Fisher Ted Forrest (3) Chau Giang Phil Hellmuth (3) Jack Keller Phyllis Kessler Hugo Mieth Erik Seidel Marty Sigel Robert Turner
1994	Lyle Berman Vince Burgio Brent Carter Johnny Chan J. J. Chun T. J. Cloutier (2) Barbara Enright Russ Hamilton Mike Hart John Heaney Jay Heimowitz Mike Laing O'Neil Longson Roger Moore Rodney H. Pardey J. C. Pearson George Rodis Huck Seed Erik Seidel Steven Sim Bill Sykes
1995	Mickey Appleman John Bonetti Starla Brodie Anthony DeAngelo Marlon De Los Santos Phil Earle Valter Farina Dan Harrington (2) Berry Johnston Richard Klamian Men Nguyen (2) Rod Peate Dan Robison Clifford Roof Hilbert Shirey (2) Mickey Sisskind Max Stern John Tsagaris Christian Van Hees Peter Vilandos Steve Zolotow
1996	Gary Benson John Cernuto David Chiu Freddy Deeb Barbara Enright Sam Farha Jim Feldhouse Gregory Grivas Adeeb Harb Randy Holland Jim Huntley Susie Isaacs Donny Kerr Al Krux Hans Lund Tony Ma John Morgan Men Nguyen Henry Orenstein Dody Roach Huck Seed Marty Sigel Frank Thompson Mel Weiner
1997	Louis Asmo Chris Björin John Cernuto Johnny Chan Claude Cohen Phil Hellmuth Susie Isaacs Linda Johnson Mel Judah Vasilis Lazarou Scotty Nguyen Matthias Rohnacher Doug Saab Maria Stern Max Stern (2) Kevin Song Dean Stonier Dave Ulliott Stu Ungar Bob Veltri
1998	Farzad Bonyadi Patrick Bruel Doyle Brunson Ken Buntjer Jan Chen David Chiu T. J. Cloutier Artie Cobb Mendy Commanda Bill Gempel Chau Giang Tommy Hufnagle Kirk Morrison Daniel Negreanu Scotty Nguyen Donnacha O'Dea Jeff Ross Paul Rowe Steve Rydel Erik Seidel Michael Shadkin
1999	Josh Arieh Steve Badger Eli Balas Charles Brahmi Paul Clark John Esposito Layne Flack Tom Franklin Noel Furlong David Grey Eric Holum Hassan Kamoei Ron Long Mike Matusow Christina Pie Mike Wattel
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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Badger has had $300 buy-in tournament wins at the 1993 California State Lowball Championship<ref>{{Cite web \|title=California State Poker Championship 1993, Lowball Championship \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=22584 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref> and the 1995, 1997 and 1999 Legends of Poker ] championships.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=1995 Legends of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=21197 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>		Badger has had $300 buy-in tournament wins at the 1993 California State Lowball Championship<ref>{{Cite web \|title=California State Poker Championship 1993, Lowball Championship \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=22584 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref> and the 1995, 1997 and 1999 Legends of Poker ] championships.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=1995 Legends of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=21197 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=1997 Legends Of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo \|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=21346 \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=The Hendon Mob \|language=en}}</ref><ref></ref>

	In 1999, he won five Omaha tournaments: a $500/with rebuys buy-in tournament at the ]'s Los Angeles Poker Classic, two $100 buy-in tournaments at ], the $1,000 Legends of Poker at the ], and the $2,500 buy-in Omaha championship at the ].<ref></ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Richtel \|first=Matt \|date=November 5, 2001 \|title=When It Comes to Poker, Working Together Is Against the Rules \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/05/business/collaboration-technology-when-it-comes-poker-working-together-against-rules.html \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=New York Times}}</ref>		In 1999, he won five Omaha tournaments: a $500/with rebuys buy-in tournament at the ]'s Los Angeles Poker Classic, two $100 buy-in tournaments at ], the $1,000 Legends of Poker at the ], and the $2,500 buy-in Omaha championship at the ].<ref></ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Richtel \|first=Matt \|date=November 5, 2001 \|title=When It Comes to Poker, Working Together Is Against the Rules \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/05/business/collaboration-technology-when-it-comes-poker-working-together-against-rules.html \|access-date=2023-12-05 \|website=New York Times}}</ref>