Billy Argyros, commonly referred to as Billy the Croc or The Croc, is a Greek Australian Gambler & Australian Poker Hall of Fame Member.
| Billy Argyros | |
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 Billy Argyros at the 2008 World Series of Poker | |
| 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 |
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
edit- ^ a b "Full Tilt Pros: Billy 'The Croc' Argyros". FullTiltPoker.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2009.
- ^ "26th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1995, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "2003 Bellagio Five-Diamond World Poker Classic, WPT No Limit Hold'em Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "How $100 and Johnny Moss Changed Billy The Croc's Life". PokerListings. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Billy Argyros' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
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