[1] Despite originally wanting to finish his degree, Madsen dropped out of college in his final year to fully focus on his poker career.

[1] Madsen won a no limit Texas hold 'em event at the 2006 World Series of Poker just 3 years later.

[4] Just six days after his first victory, Madsen won his second WSOP title, and $643,381, in the $5,000 no limit hold 'em shorthanded event.

In 2007, Madsen cashed in his first WPT event, finishing eighth at the Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship.

[7] On February 5, 2010, Madsen won the $3,500 buy-in Championship Event at the Borgata Winter Open in Atlantic City, NJ winning $625,006.