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Eric Siegel
Hometown: Melville, N.Y
Nickname: Pools
Eric has been on the poker scene for over 20 years. His poker career started in the New York City clubs in the mid 1980s. He has established himself as a highly successful tournament player with over $330,000 in career earnings. Eric, or “Pools” as he is known within the poker world, is also a representative for the entire poker community, concentrating his efforts towards the betterment of the sport. He has garnered the respect of the players, tournament directors and the general poker industry to help improve poker player’s lifestyle both on and off the felt. Eric was the founder of the popular Tri- State Poker News blog that chronicled the tournament trail for the regions poker players. He has since joined Poker Players International and serves as the Director of Marketing and Player Development. Throughout his poker career, he has cashed in over 20 major events. Eric has always shown consistency on the tournament circuit and will continue to do so in many years to come.
Eric resides in Melville N.Y, with his wife and 2 sons. He is an active member of The Nephcure Foundation to help raise awareness and find treatment for Kidney Disease. He has a sociology degree from Stony Brook University. He also enjoys sports, travel and film.
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