Jeff Madsen biography
Jeff Madsen was born on 7 June 1985 in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in Pacific Palisades. He studied film at UC Santa Barbara but left in his final year to focus on poker.
At the 2006 World Series of Poker, aged 21 years and five weeks, he won the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $660,948 and became the youngest bracelet winner at the time. He won a second bracelet in the $5,000 Short-Handed No-Limit Hold'em for $643,381, made top-three finishes in four different variants and was named 2006 WSOP Player of the Year, after which Full Tilt Poker signed him. He won the 2010 Borgata Winter Open Championship for $625,006 and later added bracelets in pot-limit Omaha in 2013, Omaha Hi-Lo in 2015 and Dealer's Choice in 2026.
Madsen has five WSOP bracelets, more than 130 WSOP cashes and over $6 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Jeff Madsen won two bracelets and the WSOP Player of the Year title in 2006 at 21, and has five bracelets in total.
Jeff Madsen poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WSOP $1,500 Dealer's Choice | 1st | $161,057 |
| 2015 | WSOP $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 1st | $301,413 |
| 2013 | WSOP $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $384,420 |
| 2010 | Borgata Winter Open Championship | 1st | $625,006 |
| 2006 | WSOP $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $660,948 |
| 2006 | WSOP $5,000 Short-Handed No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $643,381 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $6,000,000+, plus 5 WSOP bracelets.
Jeff Madsen playing style
Madsen is a versatile all-round player who has won bracelets in no-limit hold'em, Omaha and mixed games.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player; former Full Tilt Poker sponsored pro.
Why Jeff matters
Jeff Madsen became the youngest WSOP bracelet winner at 21 in 2006, won two bracelets that summer and was named WSOP Player of the Year.
FAQ about Jeff Madsen
How old was Jeff Madsen when he won his first bracelet?
21 years and five weeks, in 2006, making him the youngest winner at the time.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jeff Madsen have?
Five, the latest in the $1,500 Dealer's Choice in 2026.
How much has Jeff Madsen won playing poker?
Jeff Madsen has won $6,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
