Jeff Bell
United States
Jeff Bell is an American professional poker player known for his versatility in mixed games, particularly Pot-Limit Omaha. He won a WSOP bracelet in 2010 and has multiple World Poker Tour final tables, with career live tournament earnings exceeding $3.2 million.
Early Career and First Major Cash
Jeff Bell's first recorded WSOP final table came in 2007, finishing fifth in the $2,500 Omaha/Seven-Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better event for $39,109. He soon made a splash on the World Poker Tour (WPT), finishing third at the 2005 Mirage Poker Showdown, behind winner Gavin Smith and runner-up Ted Forrest.
WSOP Breakthrough and Bracelet
In 2008, Bell nearly won a bracelet, finishing runner-up to Davidi Kitai in the $2,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em event ($155,806). He also placed sixth in the $10,000 World Championship Pot-Limit Hold'em that year ($157,168). His crowning achievement came at the 2010 World Series of Poker when he won the $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event, defeating Dan Shak heads-up and earning $327,040. The final table featured notable pros including Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott (3rd), Erik Seidel (5th), Rob Hollink (7th), and Perry Green (8th).
World Poker Tour Success
Bell has three WPT final tables to his name. After his 2005 third-place, he finished fifth in the 2006 Borgata Poker Open for $314,280 and fourth in the WPT Hollywood Poker Open for $124,966. He also came in ninth at the 2003 Borgata Poker Open, narrowly missing another final table.
Playing Style and Legacy
Known for his proficiency in mixed games and pot-limit formats, Bell employs a balanced, strategic approach that has allowed him to consistently perform at high-stakes events. His career live tournament winnings exceed $3.2 million as of 2023, with four WSOP final tables and one bracelet. Bell remains a respected figure in the poker community, admired for his technical skill and longevity.
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