Bruce Atkinson (poker player)
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Robert Bruce "Elvis Senior" Atkinson is an English
professional poker
player and the President of the European Poker Players Hall of Fame.
Atkinson started off playing seven card stud in the early 1980s, but moved to hold'em later.
He earned his first winnings at the World Series of Poker
(WSOP) in 1998
in the seven card stud split event. He finished in 7th place, ahead of the likes of Mike Sexton
and John Bonetti
.
At the 2003 WSOP
, he earned money in the $10,000 no limit
hold'em main event, finishing 61st. In the same year, he finished 3rd in the Poker Million
. He also made money in the main event in 2005
(530th.)
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $500,000.
In addition to playing poker, Atkinson is a professional Elvis impersonator
, who gives half of his fee to charity
.
Atkinson resides in Brighton
. He is married with three children.
England
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professional poker
Poker
Poker is a family of card games that share betting rules and usually hand rankings. Poker games differ in how the cards are dealt, how hands may be formed, whether the high or low hand wins the pot in a showdown , limits on bet sizes, and how many rounds of betting are allowed.In most modern poker...
player and the President of the European Poker Players Hall of Fame.
Atkinson started off playing seven card stud in the early 1980s, but moved to hold'em later.
He earned his first winnings at the World Series of Poker
World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is a world-renowned series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment...
(WSOP) in 1998
1998 World Series of Poker
-Preliminary events:-Final table:-Other High Finishes:NB: This list is restricted to top 30 finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry.-External Links:*...
in the seven card stud split event. He finished in 7th place, ahead of the likes of Mike Sexton
Mike Sexton
Michael Richard Sexton is an American professional poker player and commentator. He is a member of the Poker Hall of Fame.-Early years:...
and John Bonetti
John Bonetti
John Joseph Bonetti was an American professional poker player from Houston, Texas.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bonetti began playing at the age of 54, and won three bracelets at the World Series of Poker ....
.
At the 2003 WSOP
2003 World Series of Poker
-Preliminary events:-Main Event:There were 839 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter what was the largest poker tournament ever played in a brick and mortar casino at the time...
, he earned money in the $10,000 no limit
Betting (poker)
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hold'em main event, finishing 61st. In the same year, he finished 3rd in the Poker Million
Poker Million
The Poker Million has been a televised European poker tournament since its inception in November 2000. The final debuted to 30 million viewers and has since remained popular. It was created by UK gaming outfit Ladbrokes with the help of sports promotion firm Matchroom Sport...
. He also made money in the main event in 2005
2005 World Series of Poker
The 2005 World Series of Poker opened play on June 2, continuing through the Main Event No Limit World Championship starting on July 7. The conclusion of the Main Event on July 15 marked the close of play, and the largest prize in sports and/or television history at the time was awarded to the...
(530th.)
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $500,000.
In addition to playing poker, Atkinson is a professional Elvis impersonator
Elvis impersonator
An Elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies famed American musician Elvis Presley. Professional Elvis impersonators can work all over the world as entertainers, and such tribute acts are in great demand due to the unique iconic status of Elvis...
, who gives half of his fee to charity
Charitable organization
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.
Atkinson resides in Brighton
Brighton
Brighton is the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England on the south coast of Great Britain...
. He is married with three children.