Английская Википедия:Billy Argyros
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox poker player Billy Argyros, commonly referred to as Billy the Croc or The Croc, is a Greek Australian Gambler & Australian Poker Hall of Fame Member.
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.Шаблон: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]
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