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Jeff Madsen

Jeff Madsen

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Who is Jeff Madsen?:

In 2006, Jeff Madsen became the youngest ever World Series of Poker bracelet winner, winning his first bracelet just one month and nine days after his 21st birthday. Less than a week later, he won a second event, breaking another record and becoming the youngest two-time bracelet winner. In 2007, his record would be broken for youngest ever, but he still holds the 2-bracelet record.

Jeff Madsen's Poker Background:

Unlike most younger players, Madsen didn't get his start playing online poker, but began playing in California at the Chumash Casino, where the minimum gambling age is 18.

Jeff Madsen at the 2006 World Series of Poker:

Jeff Madsen won 2 bracelets in no-limit Hold'em tournaments, and finished 3rd in both a Omaha hi/lo event and a seven-card stud hi/lo event. His total winnings are over a million dollars.

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