Steve Billirakis biography
Steve Billirakis was born on 23 May 1986 in Hampshire, Illinois. Online he is known as MrSmokey1.
In 2007, 11 days after his 21st birthday, he won the $5,000 World Championship Mixed Hold'em at the World Series of Poker for $536,287, despite never having played limit hold'em before friends gave him a crash course. He was the youngest bracelet winner at the time until Annette Obrestad won at the WSOP Europe later that year. He won a WSOP Circuit event at Horseshoe Hammond in 2008 and a second bracelet in the €5,300 Pot-Limit Omaha at the 2011 WSOP Europe for €238,140.
Billirakis has more than $2.6 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Steve Billirakis became the youngest WSOP bracelet winner at 21 in 2007 and added a WSOP Europe Pot-Limit Omaha bracelet in 2011.
Steve Billirakis poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | WSOP Europe €5,300 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | €238,140 |
| 2008 | WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Hammond | 1st | $208,885 |
| 2007 | WSOP $5,000 Mixed Hold'em Championship | 1st | $536,287 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $2,600,000+, plus 2 WSOP bracelets.
Steve Billirakis playing style
Billirakis is an aggressive, adaptable player with strong no-limit and pot-limit Omaha games.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Steve matters
Steve Billirakis won a WSOP bracelet 11 days after turning 21 in 2007, briefly becoming the youngest winner in WSOP history.
FAQ about Steve Billirakis
How old was Steve Billirakis when he won his first bracelet?
21 years and 11 days, in 2007.
How many WSOP bracelets does Steve Billirakis have?
Two: 2007 Mixed Hold'em and 2011 WSOP Europe Pot-Limit Omaha.
How much has Steve Billirakis won playing poker?
Steve Billirakis has won $2,600,000+ in live tournament earnings.
