Julian Gardner is a poker player from Manchester, England.[2]
| Julian Gardner | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Kid, The Wriggler[1] |
| Residence | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 14 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 2nd, 2002 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
Gardner is a second-generation professional, following in the footsteps of his father Dave. He started going to a local casino at the age of 15. By the time he was 20 he had won 10 tournaments. By 21, he had made 25 final tables.[3]
In 2000 he entered the World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event for the first time. He tripled up within two hours to become the early chip leader. However, he was unable to make it through that day. Gardner was unable to attend the tournament in 2001.
At the age of 24, he finished second in the main event of the 2002 World Series of Poker, becoming the youngest player ever to win $1 million in a poker tournament.[4][5][6] Gardner also finished in the money at the main event in 2003 and 2004, making him the only player to finish in the money in 2002, 2003 and 2004. [7][8] He qualified for the 2005 WSOP on the website Betfair. Although he did not make it into the money in the 2005 Main Event, he made 4 money finishes in other events, including the $5,000 No Limit Hold-Em tournament won by T. J. Cloutier and the $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha tournament won by Barry Greenstein.[9][10] Gardner also cashed in the 2007 main event coming in 64th place for $130,288.[11]
Gardner also made appearances on the Late Night Poker television series. He was also a member of the winning British team in the Poker Nations Cup. He is the co-author of the book The Secrets of Online Power Poker.[4][12]
As of 2015, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,400,000.[13] His 14 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,688,876 of those winnings.[14] He finished 3rd at the final table at Poker Million VI winning his biggest prize since the 2002 WSOP, $250,000.[15]
Gardner is engaged to poker player Kerry "Pint Size" Clarke. They both reached the semi-final of the 2005 888.com UK Poker Open, where Gardner eliminated her.[16]
References edit
- ^ "UK poker pro Julian Gardner tells us his innermost poker secrets!: "I feel I know the game inside out, and I'll play whatever style I think is going to win"". Poker Player. 1 May 2006. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "About Julian Gardner". Poker Listings. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Julian Gardner". Home Poker Games. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ a b Carter, Barry (13 December 2008). "UK Legends of Poker: Julian Gardner". PokerNews. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ^ May, Jesse (6 April 2005). "Julian Gardner: Modest, Unsung Tournament Star". CardPlayer. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "33rd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2002, Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, World Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "35th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2004, World Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, World Championship No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Julian Gardner Profile". Guide to Poker. 29 April 2006. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Julian Gardner's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Julian Gardner". World Series of Poker. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ^ "Poker Million VI, Final". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "888.com Pacific Poker Open, Semi-Final 3". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.