Darren Elias
| Darren Elias | |
|---|---|
 Darren Elias in 2019 | |
| Residence | Medford, New Jersey |
| Born | November 18, 1986 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 6 |
| Money finish(es) | 52 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 50th, 2020 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 4 |
| Final table(s) | 13 |
| Money finish(es) | 48 |
Darren Elias (born November 18, 1986) is an American professional poker player, creative writing graduate,[1] and former mathematics and physics undergraduate student;[2] who holds the record for most World Poker Tour titles, with four.
Early life and online poker[edit]
Elias was born in Boston and now lives in Medford, New Jersey.[3] He was an ocean lifeguard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina before he became a professional poker player. Elias attended the University of Redlands in Redlands, California with the chosen studies of mathematics and physics - later switching to creative writing - where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2008.
In addition to his successes in live poker, he has also done well in online poker, winning over $8 million online. He played under the username "darrenelias" on Pokerstars and Full Tilt Poker, where he won two World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) titles and an FTOPS title. [4]
Live poker tournaments[edit]
As of 2023, Elias has live tournament winnings of over $12,500,000.[5] His cashes on the World Poker Tour make up over $4,800,000 of his total winnings. He is ranked #1 all-time in victories, final tables, and cashes on the World Poker Tour. [6]
World Poker Tour[edit]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Borgata Poker Open | $843,744 |
| 2014 | WPT Caribbean | $127,680 |
| 2017 | Fallsview Poker Classic | $335,436 |
| 2018 | Bobby Baldwin Classic | $387,580 |
Style[edit]
Many players don't know what to do if they get dealt bad cards but Elias plays a creative game making amends even if he can't hit good hands.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "What Would These Poker Pros Hade Done If They Didn't Discover Poker?". California Business Journal. February 22, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Table Talk: Darren Elias Discusses Life, Poker, and Academic Struggles with Students at Alma Mater Before LAPC". World Poker Tour. March 3, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Vincent (September 25, 2015). "What it takes to film World Poker Tour at Borgata". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Darren Elias". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Darren Elias' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Darren Elias". World Poker Tour. Retrieved December 8, 2023.