Bill Perkins

Bill Perkins: Background

Bill Perkins, is a businessman, film producer and poker player. He is comfortably bankrolled to play poker at the highest of stakes globally. Perkins, a hedge fund manager, amassed $5+ million from live poker tournaments in the past decade. Last 2019, Perkins scored the biggest cash of his poker career at the Triton Million. Let’s take a look at the business background and poker success of Bill Perkins.

Bill Perkins Early Life

Perkins was, born in 1969 in New Jersey. He pursued a degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Iowa. He started his career in commodities trading, initially in the oil industry under John D. Arnold. However, Perkins transitioned to stocks. In 1997, he founded his own hedge fund, Small Ventures USA, specializing in energy markets and venture capital. In 2013, he established another hedge fund, Skylar Capital, in Houston, Texas. Perkins undoubtedly has natural business acumen, combined with hard work and passion. This led him to amass substantial wealth, allowing him to lead a comfortable life.

With a diverse background and a keen inclination for social interactions from a young age, Perkins found that poker suited him well. Despite numerous commitments beyond the poker table, Perkins didn’t dedicate as much time as many professionals. Nevertheless, he has steadily constructed an impressive poker resume over the past decade.

Bill Perkins Poker Career

Contrary to common belief, Perkins isn’t a professional player but rather an amateur who enjoys high-stakes poker with elite peers. His successful career in hedge fund management funds this luxurious lifestyle that even professional players dream of. Even though he’s not a pro, he actively nurtures strong connections with professional players from whom he actively acquires valuable poker insights.

In the 2013 World Series of Poker $111,111 One Drop High Roller, Perkins secured 3rd place, earning a substantial $1,965,163 prize. Anthony Gregg emerged as the champion in this event with a $17 million prize pool. Few months later, he participated in the EPT London £50K NLH Super High Roller, securing 4th place and $470,368. Following that achievement, Perkins added $277,535 to his earnings through participation in six succeeding live tournaments.

His most noteworthy achievement came in the £1,050,000 NLH Triton Million for Charity in August 2019. This tournament featured a staggering $65,742,217 prize pool from 54 entries. Perkins, one of the 11 cashing players, finished 4th, earning a substantial $2,678,386—his highest career payout to date.

You may have seen Perkins on PokerStars’ “The Big Game,” alongside renowned players like Phil Laak, Phil Hellmuth, David Williams, Daniel Negreanu, Todd Brunson, Barry Greenstein, Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, Scott Seiver, and others.

Additionally, in 2019, Partypoker sponsored The Thirst Lounge, a poker streaming site launched by Perkins in 2016. The Thirst Lounge hosts diverse creators passionate about high-quality poker content. Notable members of The Thirst Lounge include Cat Valdes, Ebony Kenney, and Jeff Gross, among others. The partnership leveraged the experience and social presence of these creators. 

Conclusion

In recent years, Bill Perkins has maintained a presence in the world of poker and beyond. He has made numerous notable appearances on recent episodes of Poker After Dark and also appears playing at Poker At The Lodge. This demonstrates a continued passion for the game that remains unwavering.

Furthermore, Perkins has been actively refining his poker skills, dedicating himself to improving his craft. He invents prop bets for fun and profit, offering others a chance to prove themselves and potentially reap financial rewards – all in the spirit of a good challenge.