Scott Fischman

Scott Fischman

  • Name: Scott Fischman
  • Nickname: emptyseat88
  • Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nev.
  • Born: 1980
  • Birth Place: Langhorne, Pa., United States
  • Poker Room: Full Tilt Poker

Scott Fischman first started playing poker when he moved to Las Vegas in 1992. He was introduced to the game by the grandson of a former WSOP champion, and loved it so much he became a professional dealer as soon as he turned 21. He had been dealing for just one year at The Mirage when he developed rheumatoid arthritis, and although that problem prevented him from continuing to deal cards, he has had little difficulty making it as a pro poker player.

Scott took part in his first pro tournament in January of 2004, placing fourth in the Grand American Poker Classic in Tunica, Mississippi. Since then, he has gone on to make nine final tables, including those of the Orleans Open, the World Series of Poker and the Mirage Poker Showdown. His victories at the WSOP were all the more impressive given that he scored them against two all-time greats, Joe Awada and John Cover.

Scott's exuberant personality makes him a natural for televised games; he has been seen on ESPN throwing himself atop the table and kissing the cash he just won. His stellar rise has attracted the attention of many illustrious people, including Tobey Maguire, Ben Affleck and Annie Duke.

Scott's success at poker has further earned him a spokesman position for the poker-inspired clothing line "I'm All In Wear." He writes articles for Card Player Magazine, and has been featured in the Poker Exchange's how-to video of advice on playing poker.

When asked about Scott, Nolan Dalla, media director of the WSOP, said, "Make no mistake - Fischman can flat-out play, and his poker abilities were proven when he won one of the most challenging WSOP events of all - the H.O.R.S.E. tournament. Winning such an event requires the unique talent to play all games."

Trivia

  • Has penned a poker book, Online Ace
  • Youngest player to ever win two back-to-back WSOP gold bracelets
  • Placed third in the Caesars Palace Classic in 2007 for $245,540
  • Worked as a professional poker dealer
  • Is an instructor at the WSOP Academy
  • Is a spokesman for a poker-inspired clothing line, “I’m All In Wear”
  • Has been featured in the Poker Exchange’s poker how-to video

Notable Tournament Cashes

Tournament Place Winnings
2008 WSOPE, Event 4, No-Limit Hold'em Main Event 6th £171,950
2008 Special, NBC Heads-Up Championship 13th $25,000
2007 WSOP, Event 13, World Championship Pot-Limit Hold'em 16th $17,771
WPT Season 5, WPT World Championship 8th $247,525
2006 WSOPC, Caesars Indiana 9th $14,738
2007 Special, Wynn Classic 6th $57,618
2007 Special, NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship 9th $25,000
WPT Season 5, Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic 12th $84,570
2006 Special, United States Poker Championship 25th $25,317
2006 WSOP, Event 34, No-Limit Hold'em w/re-buys 73rd $2,730
2006 WSOP, Event 13, No-Limit Hold'em 46th $8,901
2006 WSOP, Event 6, No-Limit Hold'em 89th $5,239
2005 WSOP, Event 7, $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em w/Re-buys 54th $5,285
2005 WSOP, Event 2, $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em 2nd $352,125
WPT Specials, WPT Young Guns 4th $0
2004 WSOP, Event 15, $2,000 Limit Hold'em 19th $3,160

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