American poker player and social media influencer (born 1980)
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Dan Bilzerian
Bilzerian in 2019
Born
Daniel Brandon Bilzerian
(1980-12-07) December 7, 1980 (age 43)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Citizenship
United States (1980–present) Armenia (2018–present)
Parent
Paul Bilzerian (father)
Relatives
Adam Bilzerian (brother)
Daniel Brandon Bilzerian (born December 7, 1980) is an American poker player, businessman, and social media influencer.[1][2][3]
Born in Tampa, Florida, Bilzerian benefited from trust funds established by his father, a notable figure on Wall Street. Bilzerian droppped out of studying Business and Criminology at the University of Florida to pursue professional poker.[citation needed]
Bilzerian's career has been marked by his participation in high-stakes poker, including a notable finish in the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event. His poker achievements and claims, such as winning $11 million in a single night, have brought him fame, alongside his activity on social media platforms. Beyond poker, Bilzerian founded Ignite International Brands Ltd., dealing in lifestyle products; the company had financial losses.
His personal life and professional endeavors have both been controversial, with reported incidents leading to legal issues and public disputes. Bilzerian has made headlines for his political statements and attempted presidential run in 2016. There has been speculation around the origins of his fortune.
^Ferrara, David (December 10, 2014). "Dan Bilzerian arrested on Clark County bomb-making warrant". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on March 11, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
^Whitten, Sarah (December 10, 2014). "'King of Instagram' held without bail in LA". CNBC. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
^Lee, Chris (August 8, 2014). "DJ Steve Aoki balances decadent party image with business dreams". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 9, 2014. He ordered his friend, the professional poker player/bon vivant Dan Bilzerian....
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