World Series of Poker Quickie: 6/6/08
Posted by djocean on June 6, 2008
E-Dog Finally Takes Down a Bracelet
I have interviewed Erick Lindgren on several occasions for various magazines and I always found one thing he said to be very true. “It’s not about luck. You just have to keep putting yourself in a position to win and when the time is right, you will,” he said during my Bluff interview.
The time was finally right for E-Dog Wednesday night as he took home his first World Series of Poker title in the $5,000 Mixed Hold’em tournament. Having finished second to Jeff Madsen last year in the six-handed $5,000 No Limit event last year, Lindgren worked hard throughout the year and he learned to mix up his style by experimenting with different table tactics. It looks as though Lindgren has finally found an edge that will push him over the top.
Keep an eye out for E-Dog. Having won a bracelet early in this year’s WSOP, he is definitely the type of player that could take down another bracelet or two. If you want to learn more about Erick, go here.
The Battle of the Agents
Erick Lindgren’s heads up battle with Justin “ZeeJustin” Bonomo had more than just a WSOP title on the line. It turns out the people behind these players had a lot to lose as well. While Lindgren is represented by Brian Balsbaugh and the crew at Poker Royalty, Bonomo is represented by Royalty’s only major competition, Matthew Palmer.
For Royalty, a WSOP bracelet win for the wholesome Lindgren would further open the doors to possible endorsements outside of poker. For Palmer, a WSOP win for Bonomo would give the young poker star guaranteed recognition and it would go a long way to quelling possible questions companies may have had about his reputation.
As stated above, Lindgren took home the bracelet, giving Royalty yet another WSOP titlist for its roster of clients
Event #9 Sells Out
Thursday’s $1,500 Six-handed No Limit tournament is the first tournament of 2008 to sell out. Capped at 1236, this year’s field had 191 players less than last year’s tournament. Don’t feel bad for the field however, as the first-place winner takes home a cool $372,843.
Visit Wicked Chops Poker
If you’ve never been to WickedChopsPoker.com, it is a must see. These guys have a hilarious take on the sport of poker and they aren’t afraid to say what is on their mind. Run by Snake, Addict, and Chops, Wicked Chops is defintely worth several minutes of your time. Make sure to check them out.
