William Durkee
Durkee, after winning the $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2007 World Series of Poker
ResidencePittsburgh, PA
Bornc. 1983 (age 3940)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Money finish(es)7
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1

William Porter Durkee[1] (born c. 1983) is a professional poker player. He was a graduate student at the Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2005 with a B.A. in economics.[1] He graduated with "Honorable Mention All-American" honors in wrestling and "Academic All-American."

In 2007, he won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, Later that year, Durkee finished 13th in the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event, earning £38,010 ($76,542).[2]

As of 2008, Durkee has earned over $750,000 in live tournament play.[2] His seven cashes at the WSOP account for $715,422 of those winnings.[3]

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Tournament Prize (US$)
2007 $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em $566,916

References

  1. 1 2 One Hundred and Seventy-Sixth Final Exercises (PDF). University of Virginia. May 22, 2005. p. 33. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "William Durkee's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  3. "Will Durkee". WSOP.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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