Adam J. Bilzerian (Armenian: Ադամ Պիլզերեան, born 1983) is an American-born poker player and writer.
Adam Bilzerian | |
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| Born | Adam J. Bilzerian 1983 (age 40–41) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
| Occupation | Professional poker player |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Dan Bilzerian (brother) |
Early life and education
editBilzerian, the son of Armenian-American corporate takeover specialist Paul Bilzerian and his wife, Terri L. Steffen, grew up in Florida.[1][2] He has one brother, Dan Bilzerian.[3] He attended Gaither High School, where he represented his school in tennis.[4]
On June 11, 2001, FBI agents raided the Bilzerian residence in Tampa, Florida, in relation to charges of market manipulation against Paul Bilzerian.
Bilzerian attended Vanderbilt University, earning a B.A. in history. In 2007, he purchased a residence in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the following year, became a citizen of the country, relinquishing U.S. citizenship in the process.[1] In 2018, he obtained Armenian citizenship.[5]
Poker career
editBilzerian came in 47th in the 2009 World Series of Poker, winning $138,568.[6][7] His brother Dan also participated in the tournament; their performance led Norman Chad to nickname them the "Flying Bilzerian Brothers".[3] He participated in the 2010 World Series of Poker as well.[8]
Works
edit- Bilzerian, Adam (2010). America: love it or leave it — so I left. Libertad Publications. ISBN 9780615360645..
References
edit- ^ a b Abrahamian, Atossa (February 12, 2012). "Special Report: Passports … for a price". Reuters. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ Barancik, Scott (June 22, 2001). "FBI agents raid Bilzerian home". St. Petersburg Times. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ a b Kaplan, Michael (April 2010). "Laak and Esfandiari shoot guns". Poker Player Magazine. Archived from the original on August 28, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Boys tennis roundup". St. Petersburg Times. April 21, 2001. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ Lazarian, Tatevik (August 27, 2018). "'King Of Instagram' Gets Armenian Citizenship". «Ազատ Եվրոպա/Ազատություն» ռադիոկայան.
- ^ "Player profile: Adam Bilzerian". Bluff Magazine. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Adam Bilzerian Eliminated in 47th Place ($138,568)". Poker News. July 14, 2009. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Bump in the Road for Bilzerian". Poker News. July 10, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2012.