Will Durkee
American poker player
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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."
| William Durkee | |
|---|---|
Durkee, after winning the $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2007 World Series of Poker | |
| Born | c. 1983 (age 42–43) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet | 1 |
| Money finishes | 7 |
| Highest WSOP Main Event finish | None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title | None |
| Final table | None |
| Money finish | 1 |
In 2007, Durkee won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $566,916.[2] Later that year, Durkee finished 13th in the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event, earning £38,010 ($76,542).[3]
As of 2008, Durkee has earned over $750,000 in live tournament play.[4] His seven cashes at the WSOP account for $715,422 of those winnings.[5]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em | $566,916 |
