Erick "E-Dog" Lindgren is an American professional poker player that lives in Las Vegas Nevada, next door to Daniel Negreanu, one of his closest friends.
When E-Dog was younger he was really in to sports, basketball, American football and baseball.
The only regular job Erick has had was as a black jack dealer at Colusa Indian Casino, near by the college he attended. That was where he first learned how to play Hold 'em. After a while he dropped out of college to play poker full time.
Erick is a member of Team Full Tilt. His cash game results on that site isn't too impressive, but his tournament results is, with over $8 Million in live tournament winnings. In 2008 he won a WSOP bracelet in Mixed Hold 'em, and became the WSOP player of the Year. On top of this he has won 2 WPT titles and The Aussie Millions $80K event in 2007.
Lindgren is the author of "World Poker Tour: Making the Final Table".
Married poker professional Erica Schoenberg in 2011.
Won a $300K golf prop bet in 2007 (Phil Ivey was in for $200K, Gavin Smith for $60K and others for the remaining amount). Where the conditions were to play 72 holes in one day, from the white (Pro) tee, at Bear's Best in Las Vegas. Walk and carry the clubs himself. Shoot under 100 each round. All in extreme Vegas heat and after a night out on the town.