About Eddy Scharf
Born 1953. Eddy Scharf is a German poker player.
Eduard "Eddy" Scharf (born 7 November 1953 in Cologne) is a German professional poker player best known for winning two World Series of Poker bracelets.
Scharf, who still maintains his job as a professional airline pilot, began playing poker professionally in 1995. In 2001 and 2003, he won both of his two bracelets in the limit Omaha events at World Series of Poker (WSOP). In 2004, Scharf finished in the money in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event coming in 15th place out of a field of 2,576 players, winning $275,000.
As of 2011, Scharf's total live tournament winnings exceed $1,200,000. His 19 cashes as the WSOP account for $801,193 of those winnings.
World Series of Poker bracelets
YearTournamentPrize (US$)2001$1,500 Limit Omaha$83,8102003$1,500 Limit Omaha$63,600
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Who is Eddy Scharf?
German poker player
When was Eddy Scharf born?
Eddy Scharf was born on 7 November 1953 in Cologne.
What is Eddy Scharf's occupation?
Eddy Scharf is a poker player.
What nationality is Eddy Scharf?
Eddy Scharf is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddy Scharf. https://biography.guide/eddy-scharf/
MLA: "Eddy Scharf." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddy-scharf/.
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