William Durkee (born c. 1983) is a graduate student at the Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois . He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2005 with a degree in economics. He graduated with "Honorable Mention All-American" honors in wrestling and "Academic All-American."
In 2007, he won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, Later that year, Durkee finished 13th in the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event, earning £38,010 ($76,542).
As of 2008, Durkee has earned over $750,000 in live tournament play. His seven cashes at the WSOP account for $715,422 of those winnings.
World Series of Poker bracelets
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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2007 | $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em | $566,916 |