Erik Cajelais

Erik Cajelais is a Canadian professional poker player from Montreal, Québec, with over $3.9 million in live tournament earnings. As he was making his mark in the poker world, Erik secured a victory at the Fifth Annual Five Diamond World Poker Classic in December 2006, followed by claiming his first bracelet at the WSOPE in London on September 21, 2009. His best live cash of $518,976 came just days later, when he finished in 2nd place at EPT London on September 30, 2009.

He was also sponsored by the now-defunct Full Tilt Poker.

Erik Cajelais: Live Tournament Participation

Erik Cajelais’ first recorded live cash occurred in September 2005 at the WPT Borgata Poker Open. He finished in 8th place in a $1,000 + 80 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $11,070.

Later, in December 2006, Erik entered a $5,000 + $180 No Limit Hold’em event at the Fifth Annual Five Diamond World Poker Classic. He clinched victory, winning $430,730.

Then, in June 2007, he placed 2nd at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas. Erik earned a prize of $508,816 in a $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha Event.

In the following years, Erik made his mark by securing his first bracelet at the WSOPE London on September 21, 2009. He won $172,572 in a £2,500 + 150 Pot Limit Hold’em/Omaha.

Just a few days later, on September 30, 2009, Erik was eliminated in 2nd place at the EPT London in a £20,000 + 500 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller. The payout of $518,976 marked the biggest live cash of his career.

In March 2012, Erik took home $256,300 after finishing in 4th place at the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star.

Moreover, he finished in 2nd place at the WPT Caribbean in Punta Cana in November 2016, pocketing $250,000.

In July 2023, Erik competed in Event #88, the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – The Closer at the 54th WSOP. He ended up in 421st place, earning $2,625.