Jimmy Fricke

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Jimmy Fricke
Nickname(s)Gobboboy
BornApril 19, 1987 (1987-04-19) (age 37)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)None
Money finish(es)15
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
303, 2016
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1

Jimmy Fricke (born April 19, 1987)[1] is a professional poker player from Mahomet, Illinois.

In 2005 Fricke dropped out of college to play full-time Internet poker under the screen name "Gobboboy". At age 19, he started on the live poker scene, cashing in two major events within eight days. He took 22nd place at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in the Bahamas and subsequently ended runner up to Gus Hansen at the Aussie Millions in Melbourne, Australia.[2] This finish won him nearly $800,000.[3]

Fricke cashed in the World Series of Poker Europe 2007 HORSE event, temporarily holding the record for the youngest player to ever cash at a WSOP event.[4] His record was broken by Annette Obrestad a few days later.

As of 2020, Fricke's total live tournament winnings exceed $1,700,000.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bradley, Lance (May 29, 2008). "Betting on 21: Tom Dwan Leads the Way". WSOP.com. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
  2. ^ "PokerStars Caribbean Adventure - PCA 2007, WPT Championship Event - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "2007 Aussie Millions Poker Championship, Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Event 1 - £2,500 Horse Day 2 - 2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE)". PokerNews. September 7, 2007. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "Jimmy Fricke's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 8, 2023.

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