Rupert Elder

Rupert Elder
Nickname(s) ElRupert
Residence Bury St Edmunds, England
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) None
Money finish(es) 7[1]
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
132nd, 2011
World Poker Tour
Title(s) None
Final table(s) None
Money finish(es) 1
European Poker Tour
Title(s) 1
Final table(s) 1
Money finish(es) 5

Rupert Elder is an English professional poker player. He turned professional in 2009, after graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in Economics. He holds a European Poker Tour title and an Aussie Millions ring. He is also known by his PokerStars screenname, ElRupert. His total tournament winnings, both live and online, exceed $3,000,000.[2][3]

Online Poker

Elder has several notable online tournament victories. In October 2010, he came runner-up in the Full Tilt Poker Million-Dollar Guarantee for $142,846.[4] In April 2012 he took fifth place in the PokerStars Sunday Million for $59,770.[5] According to PocketFives.com, an online tournament player ranking site, Elder has amassed over $1.1 million in online tournament earnings.[6]

European Poker Tour

In May 2011 Elder won the European Poker Tour in San Remo for €930,000 ($1,225,647), defeating German professional Max Heinzelmann heads-up.[7] In April 2013, Elder won the €1,100 turbo event at the EPT Berlin for €49,800. [8]

World Series of Poker

In September 2011 he was featured heavily in the ESPN coverage of the World Series of Poker main event, where he eventually finished in 132nd position for $54,851. He also took 18th in the $2500 six-handed event at the WSOP for $25,769.[9]

Aussie Millions

In January 2013, Elder won the inaugural event at the Aussie Millions for 250,000 AUD ($263,925), defeating a field of 1338 players.[10]

As of 2013, his live tournament winnings exceed $1.9 million.[11]

References

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