Steve Dannenmann

Name: Steve Dannenmann
Nickname: the Taxman
Current Residence: Severn, Maryland, United States
Birth Date: August 15, 1966
Birth Place: Brooklyn Park, Maryland, United States

Every year after tax season, Steve Dannenmann treats himself to a gift - sometimes a car, a set of golf clubs or a nice vacation.

In 2005, he treated himself to his first entry into the World Series of Poker Main Event, and what a gift it turned out to be when he placed second to fellow newcomer, Aussie player Joseph Hachem, and won $4.25 million. Steve had split the $10,000 buy-in with one of his friends, Jerry Ditzell, and immediately...

Trivia

Knocked Mike Matusow and 1994 World Champion Russ Hamilton out of the 2005 WSOP Main Event
Runner-up in the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event
Runs his own business

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament	Place	Winnings
WPT Season 6, Bellagio Cup III	33rd	$25,820
2007 WSOP, Event 28, No-Limit Hold'em	35th	$12,554
2006 WSOP, Event 41, No-Limit Hold'em	26th	$8,935
2005 WSOP, Event 42, No-Limit Hold'em Championship	2nd	$4,250,000