Billy Argyros

Billy Argyros at the 2008 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)	The Croc
Hometown	Melbourne, Australia
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)	None
Money finishes	6
Highest ITM Main Event finish	15th, 1995
World Poker Tour
Titles	None
Final tables	None
Money finishes	1
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Billy Argyros, commonly referred to as Billy the Croc or The Croc, is a Greek Australian professional poker player.

His interest in the game of poker first developed when he lost all his money at a poker game that his friend had hosted. He studied poker strategy and his game improved dramatically afterwards. He began using his new-found knowledge of the game at low-stakes poker tables, but he quickly learned and moved up to the high-stakes poker games in different local casinos in his region. ^[1]

In 1995 Argyros cashed in the money in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event coming in 15th place out of a field of 273 players, winning $24,220. He has also cashed one time on the World Poker Tour.

He recently appeared on the television show Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge as the resident expert. Players may call 'The Croc' to provide advice once during the game.^{[citation needed]}

Argyros received his nickname 'The Croc' while playing against Johnny Moss in a satellite event for the World Series of Poker. He introduced himself as 'Crocodile Billy', copied from the movie "Crocodile" Dundee, which was popular at the time.^[2]

As of 2009, Argyros' total live tournament winnings exceed $860,000.^[3]

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Billy Argyros Profile at Full Tilt Poker
2. ^ Billy Argyros Profile at Full Tilt Poker
3. ^ Hendon Mob Database: Billy Argyros

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