Eric Lynch
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| Eric Lynch | |
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| Nickname(s) | Rizen |
| Hometown | Olathe, Kansas |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finishes | 6 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
24th, 2006 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | None |
| Money finishes | 1 |
- For the radio personality, see "Eric the Midget" Lynch
Eric Lynch (born October 20, 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a professional poker player.[1]
Lynch resides in Olathe, Kansas. In 2006, he won a PokerStars $1 million guaranteed tournament and finished 24th at the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event, earning $494,000. He placed 3rd in a pot limit Hold'em WSOP event that same year. In 2007, at the WSOP he placed 2nd in a pot limit Omaha event and 7th in a pot limit Hold'em event.
In January 2008, Lynch, finish in 26th place winning $40,000 at the European Poker Tour's (EPT) PokerStars Caribbean Poker Adventure
Before turning pro he was an IT consultant. Lynch's internet poker screen names are "Rizen" and "Snkybluffalo" and is mostly seen at PokerStars and PokerRoom.com.
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $830,000.[2]
Lynch along with Jon "Pearljammer" Turner, Jon "Apestyles" Van Fleet and Matthew Hilger have a book due out in the middle of June entitled "Winning Poker Tournaments: One Hand at a Time Volume I"[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Paul McGuire. [1]. pokerplayernewspaper.com. September 4, 2006.
- ^ PokerPages.com Tournament Results: Eric Lynch
- ^ Jon 'Apestyles' Van Fleet; Lynch, Eric; Turner, Jon (2008). Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time Volume I. Dimat Enterprises, Inc. ISBN 0-9741502-7-4.
[edit] External links
- Official Site
- Compatible Poker bio and interview
- Fox sports: Online Poker Spotlight: RIZEN Rising part I II & III
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