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Steve Badger (poker player)

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Steve Badger
ResidenceSherman Oaks, California
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Money finish(es)1
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
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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

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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

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

Notes

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Wayner, Peter (July 10, 2003). "The New Card Shark". New York Times. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Poker Stars Blog – PokerStars acquires top poker portals
  4. ^ Pokerworks.com – PokerStars Acquires PokerPages and Other Websites
  5. ^ "California State Poker Championship 1993, Lowball Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "1995 Legends of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  7. ^ "1997 Legends Of Poker, Omaha Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "1999 Legends of Poker, Omaha Hi-Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  9. ^ Conjelco.com: 30th Annual World Series of Poker – Event #9 Results Limit Omaha Hi-Low $2,500 Buy-in
  10. ^ Richtel, Matt (November 5, 2001). "When It Comes to Poker, Working Together Is Against the Rules". New York Times. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  11. ^ Professional-Poker.com interview
  12. ^ Cardplayer.com: Card Player Columnists – A Great Group
  13. ^ "Steve Badger's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  14. ^ "Number of Cashes All Time". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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