

Poker Legend Erik Seidel Places Second in Backgammon Tournament
Erik Seidel, a ten-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, finished as runner-up in the $2,500 Super Jackpot at the 2026 Las Vegas Open backgammon tournament. Seidel announced he would go into semi-retirement due to the gambling tax provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Seidel spent eight years on the backgammon circuit before moving on to poker full time.
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