Will Durkee
 | This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (April 2009) |
| William Durkee | |
|---|---|
 Durkee, after winning the $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2007 World Series of Poker | |
| Residence | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Born | c. 1983 (age 38–39) |
| 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[]
- ^ a b One Hundred and Seventy-Sixth Final Exercises (PDF). University of Virginia. May 22, 2005. p. 33. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Butt, Robert. "William Durkee – results". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved May 14, 2008.
- ^ World Series of Poker Earnings, worldseriesofpoker.com
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