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Erick LindgrenProfessional poker player
Date of Birth: 11.08.1976
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Content:
- Erick Lindgren: A Poker Legend
- Rising Through the Ranks
- World Poker Tour Dominance
- FullTiltPoker Success
- WSOP Accolades
- Marital Bliss
- Legacy and Influence
Erick Lindgren: A Poker Legend
Early Life and Career ShiftBorn in 1976 in Burney, California, Erick Lindgren's initial passion was for sports, particularly football and basketball. It wasn't until he began playing poker in college that he discovered his true calling.
Rising Through the Ranks
Working as a dealer in a casino provided Lindgren with invaluable experience. Simultaneously playing online on multiple computers, he amassed funds for live tournaments. His breakthrough came in 2002 with a victory at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
World Poker Tour Dominance
In 2003, Lindgren triumphed in the World Poker Tour (WPT), becoming the 2004 WPT Player of the Year and winning his first million dollars. In 2005, he claimed the Professional Poker Tour Five Star World Poker Classic and secured a 2nd place finish at the WSOP.
FullTiltPoker Success
In 2006, Lindgren outperformed seasoned players at the Poker Pro Showdown on FullTiltPoker.net, netting $600,000.
WSOP Accolades
The pinnacle of Lindgren's career was his first WSOP bracelet in 2008, alongside the title of WSOP Player of the Year.
Marital Bliss
In May 2011, Lindgren married fellow poker professional Erica Schoenberg, a former model.
Legacy and Influence
In 2005, Lindgren authored "World Poker Tour: Making the Final Table," sharing his strategies and insights into the world of poker.