Biography
Andrew Beal is a high-stakes poker player, American businessman, banker, investor, and mathematician. He is the founder and chairman of Beal Bank and Beal Bank USA. His story combines hard work, risks, and a love of trying something new.
Background
Andrew Beal was born in Lansing, Michigan, on November 29, 1952. His father was a mechanical engineer, and his mother worked in the state government. He used to participate in and was good at high school debate. He went to Michigan State University to study mathematics. He got married twice and has nine children.
Andy Beal Poker Career
He started playing poker in college and was a successful player then. He even used his poker earnings to fund his early businesses.
His professional poker journey started when he visited Bellagio's poker room in Las Vegas in 2011. He started playing high-stakes games when he met Todd Brunson and won around $100,000. The word was out that a billionaire was ready to take anyone, but players were reluctant to play against him due to his wealth.
He announced a challenge in a series of heads-up Limit Hold’em poker matches. The players included Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, Ted Forrest, Jennifer Harman, Minh Ly, Todd Brunson, Howard Lederer, David Grey, Chip Reese, Gus Hansen, Barry Greenstein, etc., and started playing.
Facts about Andrew Beal
- Andrew would get broker TVs, repair them and resell them for profit.
- He even started buying and selling business properties.
- Once, he won over $11.7 million, the largest hand in poker history.
- He has even lost $16.6 million against Phil Ivey in 3 days.
- The report suggests he has made over $100 million playing poker!
Andy Beal's Net Worth
According to Forbes, his net worth is 1,260 crores USD.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Andy Beal make his money?
Apart from being a professional poker player, he runs a business and is a real estate investor.
Is Andy Beal good at poker?
Yes. He once won the largest hands in poker history against top poker pros.
Who is the CEO of Beal Bank?
Andy Beal is the founder and CEO of Beal Bank and Beal Bank USA.
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