Meet Fearless River Instructor…
Known in cyberspace as "Rizen", Eric's internet poker career took off when he won the PokerStars Million Dollar Guaranteed Tournament in May 2006 and took the prestigious Tournament Leaderboard award for that month. Eric has made over 300 final tables in high-profile online and live events, including a 3rd-place finish in a pot limit WSOP event. He also excels at the cash game tables, having logged thousands of profitable hours both live and online. Eric is one of the pioneers in hand analysis and is the author of Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time, Vols. I, II, and III, considered the most comprehensive collection of expert hand analysis in print and has shaped the way an entire generation thinks about tournament poker. He has spent the past 15 years teaching alongside Nick Binger, Tony Dunst, and Andrew Lichtenberger, and has been a valued member of Team Fearless River (formerly LearnWPT) since our start.
Eric has helped hundreds of students from all skill levels grow into successful players, shaping the way an entire generation thinks about tournament poker. He's a regular presence in the Ask a Pro Discord, personally answering member questions, and can be found teaching at nearly every live workshop. His balanced, thoughtful style and ability to dissect decisions street by street make him the perfect guide for players looking to level up their game.
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