Eddy Scharf

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Eddy Scharf
Nickname(s)None
ResidenceCologne, Germany
Born (1953-11-07) 7 November 1953 (age 70)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 2
Money finish(es)15
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		15th, 2004

Eduard "Eddy" Scharf (born 7 November 1953 in Cologne) is a German professional poker player best known for winning two World Series of Poker bracelets.

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Scharf, who still maintains his job as a professional airline pilot, began playing poker professionally in 1995. In 2001 and 2003, he won both of his two bracelets in the limit Omaha events at World Series of Poker (WSOP). [1] In 2004, Scharf finished in the money in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event coming in 15th place out of a field of 2,576 players, winning $275,000. [2]

As of 2011, Scharf's total live tournament winnings exceed $1,200,000. [3] His 19 cashes as the WSOP account for $801,193 of those winnings. [4]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2001 $1,500 Limit Omaha $83,810
2003 $1,500 Limit Omaha$63,600

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References

  1. ↑ "Eddy Scharf Eliminated in Fourth Place (€58,500)". PokerNews.com. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  2. ↑ "35th Annual World Series of Poker - Event #33: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Eddy Scharf". Hendon Mob Poker Database. 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  4. ↑ "Eddy Scharf". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2024-03-31.


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