Scott Fischman (born 1980 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania) is an American professional poker player based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
| Scott Fischman | |
|---|---|
 Fischman at the 2006 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | emptyseat88 |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Born | 1980 (age 43–44) Langhorne, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 11 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
Poker career edit
Fischman grew up in South Jersey and moved to Las Vegas at the age of 12. He was introduced to poker by a school friend and went on to become a poker dealer at the Sahara and The Mirage. At the 2004 World Series of Poker (WSOP), he became the youngest person ever to win two WSOP bracelets, winning one bracelet in a no limit Texas hold'em and a second in a H.O.R.S.E. tournament.[1][2]
In 2003, Fischman became a member of the poker-playing group "The Crew," which also included Dutch Boyd, Bobby Boyd, David Smyth, Joe Bartholdi Jr, Tony Lazar, and Brett Jungblut.[3]
In 2004, Fischman defeated Joe Cassidy to win the World Poker Tour (WPT) Young Guns of Poker invitational event.[4] In 2005 he finished 2nd to Allen Cunningham in the WSOP $1,500 no-limit hold'em event.[5]
In 2008, Fischman made the final table in the Main Event at the World Series of Poker Europe, finishing in 6th place.[6]
Fischman has competed in and served as a guest commentator for the Ultimate Poker Challenge. As "emptyseat88", he plays on numerous online poker cardrooms.
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,600,000.[7] His 11 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,121,419 of those winnings.[8]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $2,000 H.O.R.S.E. | $100,200 |
| 2004 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | $300,000 |
Bibliography edit
- Online Ace: A World Series of Poker Champion's Guide to Mastering Internet Poker (2006) ISBN 1-933060-12-3
References edit
- ^ "35th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2004, No-Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "35th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2004, H.O.R.S.E." The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Scott Fischman's biography on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "World Poker Tour Young Guns of Poker Invitational, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "World Series Of Poker Europe - WSOPE 2008, World Championship No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "Scott Fischman's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Scott Fischman". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.