Billy Argyros, commonly referred to as Billy the Croc or The Croc, is a Greek Australian Gambler & Australian Poker Hall of Fame Member.

The Croc as is a well known poker player on the Australian circuit, with 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.[2] He has cashed on the World Poker Tour.[3]

He appeared on the former 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.[4] He introduced himself as 'Crocodile Billy', copied from the movie "Crocodile" Dundee, which was popular at the time.[1]

As of 2020, Argyros' total recorded live tournament winnings are closing in on $2,000,000.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Full Tilt Pros: Billy 'The Croc' Argyros". FullTiltPoker.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2009.
  2. ^ "26th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1995, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  3. ^ "2003 Bellagio Five-Diamond World Poker Classic, WPT No Limit Hold'em Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  4. ^ "How $100 and Johnny Moss Changed Billy The Croc's Life". PokerListings. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Billy Argyros' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 4 December 2023.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Argyros
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