Jeff Williams (poker player)
Jeff Williams (born July 14, 1986)[1] is an American poker player from Dunwoody, Georgia. He graduated from Dunwoody High and the University of Georgia.
| Jeff Williams | |
|---|---|
 Jeff Williams during the World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | yellowsub86 |
| Residence | Dunwoody, Georgia |
| Born | July 14, 1986 (age 34) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 10 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
In March 2006, Williams won the European Poker Tour (EPT) second season Monte Carlo Grand Final where he won €900,000 (US$1,084,037). Jeff was only 19 at the time of his victory. Jeff qualified for the tournament at PokerStars where he plays under the name "yellowsub86".
In the 2008 World Series of Poker Williams finished second in the $1,000 no-limit hold 'em rebuy for $406,330.
As of 2011, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,900,000.[2]
Top Winnings[3]
| Event | Place | Winning | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41st WSOP, Las Vegas (No Limit Hold'em) | 3rd | $328,762 | 2010 |
| 39th WSOP, Las Vegas (No Limit Hold'em) | 2nd | $406,330 | 2008 |
| Sixth Annual Five Star World Poker Classic - WPT World Championship, Las Vegas | 4th | $34,205 | 2008 |
| EPT Grand Final, Monte Carlo | 1st | $1,084,037 | 2006 |
References
- Bradley, Lance (May 29, 2008). "Betting on 21: Tom Dwan Leads the Way". Bluff Media. worldseriesofpoker.com. Retrieved December 12, 2008.
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- "Young but Tough EPT Grand Final 2006 Million Winner Jeff Williams". Poker Casino World. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
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