William Blanda

William Blanda, known as “Big Daddy,” is an American professional poker player who resides in Humble, Texas. He has total live earnings of over $900k. His best live cash is $206,922, which he won in January 2008 when he finished 1st at the WPT Borgata Winter Open in Atlantic City.

William Blanda: Live Tournament Participation

William Blanda recorded his first live cash in May 2004. He placed 50th in the $3,000 NLH event at the 35th WSOP in Las Vegas. He earned $4,500 for his finish.

In September 2004, he won the $1,060 NLH event at the WPT Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City. This achievement earned him $66,000.

The following year, in September 2005, Blanda claimed another title, finishing 1st in the $1,080 NLH vent. He won $114,390 at the WPT Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City.

In September 2006, he competed in the $10,000 WPT Championship Event NLH at the Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City. He finished 12th and earned $68,094.

Blanda achieved his best live cash in January 2008, winning the $1,600 NLH event at the WPT Borgata Winter Open in Atlantic City. This impressive victory brought him $206,922.

In March 2008, he continued his winning streak by taking 1st place in the $2,080 NLH event at The Wynn Classic in Las Vegas. He added $108,193 to his poker earnings.

In his most recent participation, in January 2022, Blanda competed in the $600 PLO event at the WSOPC Dallas/Oklahoma in Durant. He finished 31st, earning $936.