Biography
Bill Smith was an American professional poker player known for winning the 1985 World Series of Poker Main Event. He made the final table of the WSOP Main Event in 1981 and 1986 and finished fifth in both events.
Background
Bill Smith was born in 1934 in Rozwell, New Mexico. Before getting into poker, he served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He died on February 9, 1996.
Bill Smith Poker Career
Smith played in the three final tables of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in the 1980s. He finished fifth in the 1981 and 1986 WSOP, and in the 1985 World Series of Poker (WSOP), he won the bracelet and $700,000. He cashed thrice in the WSOP, taking $788,800 home.
Smith was an alcoholic and played all the tournament drunk. According to his fellow players, he couldn’t play when he was sober.
World Series of Poker Bracelets
|
Year |
Tournament |
Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 |
$10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship |
$700,000 |
Bill Smith's Net Worth
Bill Smith has a total live earnings of $1,055,488.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bracelets Bill Smith has won?
Bill Smith has won one World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet.
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