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| 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
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