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Some players need introductions, others require the poker room's attention—but then there's Erik Seidel, whose mere presence draws every eye in the room.

Every time Seidel enters a tournament, players take notice. Standing at 6'6" with the composed demeanor of a Zen master, he brings an aura of quiet intensity to the table.

On Day 2 of the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, he returned with just five big blinds (half of his original 10 BB stack).

"I love these tournaments—they're well-run and attract big fields. Whenever I'm in town, I never want to miss them."

A Career Spanning Generations

Seidel has been dominating high-stakes tournaments longer than the WPT has existed. He's battled—and learned from—every generation of poker's elite.GGPoker

"They've completely changed how the game is played, and watching that evolution has been fascinating. I try to understand what they're doing and see if I can keep up."

His humility is striking, especially considering his unstoppable success. With a resume that rivals any active player, Seidel stands as one of the greatest to ever play the game.