Billy Argyros
Billy Argyros | |
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Nickname(s) | The Croc |
Residence | Melbourne, Australia |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | None |
Money finish(es) | 6 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | 15th, 1995 |
World Poker Tour | |
Title(s) | None |
Final table(s) | None |
Money finish(es) | 1 |
Billy Argyros, commonly referred to as Billy the Croc or The Croc, is a Greek Australian professional poker player.
His interest in the game of poker first developed when he lost all his money at a poker game that a friend had hosted. He studied poker strategy and his game improved dramatically afterwards. He began using his new-found knowledge of the game at low-stakes poker tables, but he quickly learned and moved up to the high-stakes poker games in different local casinos in his region.[1]
In 1995, Argyros cashed in the money in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event, finishing 15th of a field of 273 players, winning $24,220. He has also cashed one time on the World Poker Tour.[citation needed]
He recently appeared on the television show Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge as the resident expert, during which players may call 'The Croc' to provide advice once during the game.[citation needed]
Argyros received his nickname 'The Croc' while playing against Johnny Moss in a satellite event for the World Series of Poker. He introduced himself as 'Crocodile Billy', copied from the movie "Crocodile" Dundee, which was popular at the time.[1]
As of 2013, Argyros' total live tournament winnings exceed $1,100,000.[2]
References
- ^ a b Billy Argyros Profile at Full Tilt Poker Archived 16 November 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Billy Argyros: outgoing person and outrageous winnings