Erik Cajelais biography
Erik Cajelais is a professional from Montreal, Quebec. His first major title came at the 2006 World Poker Tour Foxwoods Poker Classic.
In 2007 he came close to a World Series of Poker bracelet, losing heads-up to Burt Boutin in a $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, and he finished 2nd in the inaugural WPT Turks and Caicos Poker Classic. He later won his bracelet and has built one of the longest WSOP records among Canadian players, with 69 cashes, six final tables and more than $1.4 million in WSOP earnings.
Cajelais has about $4 million in recorded tournament earnings.
Career summary
Montreal's Erik Cajelais won the 2006 WPT Foxwoods Poker Classic and has a WSOP bracelet among 69 WSOP cashes.
Erik Cajelais poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WPT Foxwoods Poker Classic | 1st | Undisclosed |
| 2007 | WPT Turks and Caicos Poker Classic | 2nd | Undisclosed |
| 2007 | WSOP $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 2nd | Undisclosed |
Verified live tournament earnings: $4,000,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Erik Cajelais playing style
Cajelais is known as an aggressive, unpredictable player who is respected across the North American tournament circuit.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Erik matters
Montreal's Erik Cajelais won a World Poker Tour title in 2006 and has since built a long WSOP career with a bracelet and nearly 70 cashes.
FAQ about Erik Cajelais
Where is Erik Cajelais from?
Montreal, Canada.
What WPT title has Erik Cajelais won?
The 2006 WPT Foxwoods Poker Classic.
How much has Erik Cajelais won playing poker?
Erik Cajelais has won $4,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Erik Cajelais have?
Erik Cajelais has won 1 WSOP bracelet.
