Erik Seidel has been at the top of poker for longer than anyone. A former backgammon pro and Wall Street trader, he finished second to Johnny Chan in the 1988 WSOP Main Event, a hand immortalised in the film Rounders, and has gone on to win ten WSOP bracelets across four decades.
Seidel is a Poker Hall of Famer whose 2011 season, with more than $6 million in winnings including the Aussie Millions A$250,000 Challenge, showed he could compete with the new generation of high roller specialists. He remains a regular at the biggest buy-ins well into his sixties.
Notable results
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Aussie Millions A$250,000 Challenge | 1st | $2,472,555 |
| 2008 | WPT Foxwoods Poker Classic | 1st | $992,890 |
| 1988 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event | 2nd | $280,000 |
| 2021 | WSOP Online $1,000 NLH Championship | 1st | $105,000 |
Earnings and results are compiled from public tournament records and are approximate. Last updated 2026-10-29. For the complete record see The Hendon Mob.
