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 Jeff Madsen at the 2006 World Series of Poker | |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Jeff Madsen (born June 7, 1985 in Santa Monica, California) is the second youngest winner of a World Series of Poker event and the 2006 World Series of Poker player of the year.
Madsen was raised in Los Angeles and lived in the same house until going to college at the University of California, Santa Barbara to study film theory.
Madsen began playing poker at college and won a no limit Texas hold 'em event at the 2006 World Series of Poker. At the age of 21 years and five weeks, he was about six weeks younger than the previous record holder, Eric Froehlich, who won his first WSOP bracelet in 2005. Madsen's victory earned him $660,948. At that time he was the youngest World Series of Poker winner in history until Steve Billirakis became the youngest at the age of 21 years 11 days the following year.
Less than two weeks prior to his victory, Madsen finished third in the $2000 Omaha high-low split event, winning $97,552. Just six days after his first victory, Madsen won his second WSOP title, and $643,381, in the $5000 no limit hold 'em shorthanded event. A few days later he finished third in the $1000 Seven-card stud high low split event, earning $65,971, adding up to an unprecedented four top 3 finishes, in four different poker variants, in his first year at the WSOP. His showing prompted Full Tilt Poker to bring him in as a sponsored pro. He spends a lot of time in the Full Tilt's Moderate Chat Room answering numerous questions.
In 2007 Madsen cashed in his first WPT event, finishing 8th at the Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship.
Madsen's record for youngest World Series of Poker winner was broken on June 4th, 2007 by Steve Billirakis. Billirakis won the first bracelet of the 2007 World Series of Poker at 21 years and 10 days of age in the $5000 Mixed Limit/No Limit Hold'em event.
Madsen began playing casino poker three years before his WSOP victory at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California, where the minimum age to play is 18.
Despite his winnings, Madsen intends to finish college and earn his degree.
As of 2007, Madsen's tournament winnings exceed $1,600,000.
WSOP Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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| 2006 | $2,000 No Limit Hold'em | $660,948 |
| 2006 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em Short Handed 6/Table | $643,381 |
References
- Los Angeles Times: Jeff Madsen becomes the youngest winner of an event in World Series of Poker history
- WorldSeriesofPoker.com: 21-year-old UC-Santa Barbara College Student Wins $660,948
- WorldSeriesofPoker.com: You've Got to be Kidding!; Jeff Madsen Wins Gold Bracelet Number Two!
External links
- Sports Illustrated feature story
- Poker Babes profile
- CardPlayer.com interview
- PokerListings.com interview 1
- PokerListings.com interview 2
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- PokerPlayer magazine interview
- PokerListings.com Player Profile
- Poker Royalty profile
| Winners of the World Series of Poker Player of the Year Award | |
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