Hilbert Shirey

Hilbert Shirey is an American professional poker player who resides in Winterhaven, FL. With total live earnings of $1.5 million, his best live cash of $184,607 came in January 2009 when he finished 4th at the Southern Poker Championship in Biloxi. Shirey is also a proud winner of 3 WSOP bracelets.

Hilbert Shirey: Live Tournament Participation

Hilbert Shirey recorded his first live cash in January 1986, finishing 9th in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the Triple Crown of Poker Classic in Las Vegas, earning $1,960.

In August 1992, he won the $1,550 No Limit Hold’em event at the Jim Brady Tournament in Los Angeles, taking home $72,000.

In April 2004, Shirey placed 13th in the $25,000 WPT NLH Championship Final Day in Las Vegas. He earned $83,165.

In November 2004, he finished 14th in the $10,200 NLH Final Day at the WPT World Poker Finals in Mashantucket. He earned $78,858.

In December 2004, Shirey won the $3,100 PLO event at the Five-Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas, earning $109,415.

His best live cash came in January 2009, when he placed 4th in the $10,000 NLH Main Event. At the 2009 Southern Poker Championship in Biloxi, he earned $184,607.

In his most recent participation in January 2011, he finished 15th in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event at the 2011 Southern Poker Championship in Biloxi, earning $22,840.

Hilbert Shirey’s 3 WSOP Bracelet

• May 1987: $1,500 No Limit Hold’em 18th WSOP Las Vegas ($171,600)
• May 1995: $2,500 Omaha Pot Limit – 26th WSOP Las Vegas ($137,000)
• May 1995: $2,500 Hold’em Pot Limit – 26th WSOP Las Vegas ($163,000)