Erick Lindgren
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Erick A. Lindgren is an American
professional poker
player. He has won two World Poker Tour (WPT) titles, one World Series of Poker bracelet, and more than seven million dollars in tournament earnings during his poker career.
in 2002 and followed that up with his first World Poker Tour
(WPT) win ten months later. Six months later, he won the WPT PartyPoker Million III cruise, where he walked away with the million dollar top prize.
In January 2005, he finished 2nd in the World Series of Poker
Circuit Event in Atlantic City
. In February
, he finished 5th in the WPT LA
Poker Classic and just a week later, he won the second Professional Poker Tour
tournament, also in LA.
In January 2006 he made another WPT final table, finishing 3rd at the 2006 Borgata Winter Poker Open.
In June 2006, Lindgren won the $600,000 first prize in the FullTiltPoker.net Poker Pro Showdown event, outlasting Mike Matusow
, Clonie Gowen
, Erik Seidel
, John Juanda
, Chris Ferguson
and Phil Ivey
. Lindgren's winning hand came in the first hand of heads-up play when his defeated Matusow's on a board of .
In January 2007, Lindgren won A$
1 million after beating 17 other players in the $100,000 buy-in hold 'em event at the Aussie Millions
.
Lindgren is the author of the book, "World Poker Tour: Making the Final Table", which covers strategy for poker tournaments.
Both the first name 'Erick' and the family name 'Lindgren' are Swedish names, representative of his Swedish ancestry.
He is a member of "Team Full Tilt" at Full Tilt Poker
. In February 2008, Lindgren hosted "FTOPS Event #9", part of Full Tilt's series of large buy-in tournaments. The tournament had over 5,600 entrants, and had a prize pool of over $1.65 million. Lindgren won the tournament becoming the first Full Tilt pro to win an FTOPS event that they hosted. He took home over $291,000.
On June 27, 2007, Erick won a $350,000 prop bet with Gavin Smith, Phil Ivey
and others. To win the bet, Erick had to play four consecutive rounds of golf at Las Vegas' "Bear's Best" golf course between sunrise and sunset. He had to carry his own bags and shoot under 100 in each of the four rounds. Temperatures reached 106 degrees and symptoms of heat exhaustion set in, but Erick won the bet. He said on a PokerListings interview that he lost 12 pounds during the bet.
On June 5, 2008 Erick defeated Justin Bonomo
during heads-up play for his first World Series of Poker bracelet
in the 5,000 buy in mixed no-limit/limit Texas Holdem event at the 2008 WSOP.
As of 2011, his total live tournament winnings exceed $8,450,000. His 28 cashes at the WSOP account for $2,286,129 of those winnings.
On May 29th, 2011, Erick married fellow poker player Erica Schoenberg
.
In 2008, he was named WSOP Player of the Year. With five total cashes, he earned $1,348,528 in prize money.
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professional poker
Poker
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player. He has won two World Poker Tour (WPT) titles, one World Series of Poker bracelet, and more than seven million dollars in tournament earnings during his poker career.
Poker career
He won his first major tournament at the BellagioBellagio (hotel and casino)
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in 2002 and followed that up with his first World Poker Tour
World Poker Tour
The World Poker Tour is a series of international poker tournaments and associated television series broadcasting the final table of each tournament. It was started in the United States by attorney/television producer Steven Lipscomb, who served as CEO of WPT Enterprises , the firm that...
(WPT) win ten months later. Six months later, he won the WPT PartyPoker Million III cruise, where he walked away with the million dollar top prize.
In January 2005, he finished 2nd in 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...
Circuit Event in Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
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. In February
February 2005
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, he finished 5th in the WPT LA
Los Angeles, California
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Poker Classic and just a week later, he won the second Professional Poker Tour
Professional Poker Tour
The Professional Poker Tour was a series of televised poker tournaments, spinning off from the World Poker Tour television series. It billed itself as the first professional poker league, and was limited to players who have established themselves on the World Poker Tour, World Series of Poker,...
tournament, also in LA.
In January 2006 he made another WPT final table, finishing 3rd at the 2006 Borgata Winter Poker Open.
In June 2006, Lindgren won the $600,000 first prize in the FullTiltPoker.net Poker Pro Showdown event, outlasting Mike Matusow
Mike Matusow
Michael Matusow is an American professional poker player, residing in Henderson, Nevada. Matusow's nickname of "The Mouth" reflects his reputation for trash-talking at the poker table...
, Clonie Gowen
Clonie Gowen
Cycalona Gowen is an American professional poker player, based in Dallas, Texas.-Early life:Gowen was born in Florida, and grew up in Kiowa, Oklahoma. She won Miss Teen McAlester, Oklahoma, at age 15, and as a teenager moved to Corsicana, Texas...
, Erik Seidel
Erik Seidel
Erik Seidel is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada who has won eight World Series of Poker bracelets and a World Poker Tour title.In 2010, he was inducted as a member of the Poker Hall of Fame.-Early life:...
, John Juanda
John Juanda
Johnson "John" Juanda is a Chinese Indonesian professional poker player based in Marina del Rey, California. Juanda lives in Los Angeles.-Personal life:...
, Chris Ferguson
Chris Ferguson
Christopher Philip Ferguson is an American professional poker player. He has won five World Series of Poker events, including the 2000 WSOP Main Event, and the 2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. On September 20, 2011, the U.S...
and Phil Ivey
Phil Ivey
Phillip Dennis "Phil" Ivey Jr. is an American professional poker player who has won eight World Series of Poker bracelets, one World Poker Tour title and appeared at nine World Poker Tour final tables...
. Lindgren's winning hand came in the first hand of heads-up play when his defeated Matusow's on a board of .
In January 2007, Lindgren won A$
Australian dollar
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1 million after beating 17 other players in the $100,000 buy-in hold 'em event at the Aussie Millions
Crown Australian Poker Championship
The Australian Poker Championship, commonly known as Aussie Millions, is a series of poker tournaments held at the Crown Casino, in Melbourne, Australia...
.
Lindgren is the author of the book, "World Poker Tour: Making the Final Table", which covers strategy for poker tournaments.
Both the first name 'Erick' and the family name 'Lindgren' are Swedish names, representative of his Swedish ancestry.
He is a member of "Team Full Tilt" at Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker is an online poker card room that opened in June 2004 with the involvement of poker professionals Howard Lederer, Phil Ivey, Andy Bloch, Mike Matusow, Jennifer Harman and Chris Ferguson...
. In February 2008, Lindgren hosted "FTOPS Event #9", part of Full Tilt's series of large buy-in tournaments. The tournament had over 5,600 entrants, and had a prize pool of over $1.65 million. Lindgren won the tournament becoming the first Full Tilt pro to win an FTOPS event that they hosted. He took home over $291,000.
On June 27, 2007, Erick won a $350,000 prop bet with Gavin Smith, Phil Ivey
Phil Ivey
Phillip Dennis "Phil" Ivey Jr. is an American professional poker player who has won eight World Series of Poker bracelets, one World Poker Tour title and appeared at nine World Poker Tour final tables...
and others. To win the bet, Erick had to play four consecutive rounds of golf at Las Vegas' "Bear's Best" golf course between sunrise and sunset. He had to carry his own bags and shoot under 100 in each of the four rounds. Temperatures reached 106 degrees and symptoms of heat exhaustion set in, but Erick won the bet. He said on a PokerListings interview that he lost 12 pounds during the bet.
On June 5, 2008 Erick defeated Justin Bonomo
Justin Bonomo
Justin Bonomo is an American professional poker player who was a sponsored member of Team Bodog until January 2010. -Poker:...
during heads-up play for his first World Series of Poker bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet
The World Series of Poker bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". ...
in the 5,000 buy in mixed no-limit/limit Texas Holdem event at the 2008 WSOP.
As of 2011, his total live tournament winnings exceed $8,450,000. His 28 cashes at the WSOP account for $2,286,129 of those winnings.
On May 29th, 2011, Erick married fellow poker player Erica Schoenberg
Erica Schoenberg
Erica Schoenberg is an American professional blackjack and poker player. She is a former model, personal trainer, and professional volleyball player. Schoenberg received professional blackjack training from a member of the MIT Blackjack Team...
.
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 2008 World Series of Poker The 2008 World Series of Poker was the 39th annual World Series of Poker . Held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, the series began on May 30, 2008, and featured 55 poker championships in several variants. All events but the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas hold... |
$5,000 Mixed Hold'em (Limit/No-Limit) | $374,505 |
In 2008, he was named WSOP Player of the Year. With five total cashes, he earned $1,348,528 in prize money.