Rob Ellerman
United States
Rob Ellerman is an American poker player from Lee's Summit, Missouri, best known for winning a WSOP Circuit gold ring at Harrah's St. Louis in 2011. With over $55,000 in live tournament earnings including multiple WSOP and WSOPC cashes, he has established himself as a consistent competitor in the Midwest poker scene.
WSOP Circuit Champion
Rob Ellerman captured his first major title in April 2011 at Harrah's St. Louis, winning Ring Event #8 in the WSOP Circuit series. He outlasted a field of 574 players in a $345 No-Limit Hold'em tournament to take home $34,722 and the coveted gold ring. Ellerman, a resident of Lee's Summit, Missouri, became the first player from Missouri to win a ring at that venue during the 2010/2011 circuit season.
Notable Tournament Results
Over his career, Ellerman has recorded five WSOP-related cashes totaling $55,774. His results include:
- 2018 WSOP Event #66: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em – 84th place out of 1,351 entrants, earning $3,203
- 2015 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Council Bluffs Event #5: $365 No-Limit Hold'em – 7th place for $1,500
- 2013 WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant Event #10: No-Limit Hold'em Turbo – 7th place out of 356 players, earning $3,674
- 2011 WSOP Event #32: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em – 38th place out of 2,828 players, earning $12,675
These finishes demonstrate Ellerman's ability to navigate large fields and perform under pressure in both WSOP and WSOP Circuit events.
Playing Style and Reputation
Based on his tournament results, Ellerman appears to be a patient and disciplined player with a solid all-around game. His deep run in the 2011 WSOP $1,500 NLHE event, where he finished in the top 2% of a massive field, highlights his capacity to adapt to varying table dynamics. In the Midwest poker community, he is respected as a dedicated and experienced competitor.
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