Jeff Williams (poker player)

For other people named Jeff Williams, see Jeffrey Williams (disambiguation).
Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams during the World Series of Poker
Nickname(s) yellowsub86
Residence Dunwoody, Georgia
Born July 14, 1986 (1986-07-14) (age 29)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) None
Money finish(es) 10
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None
European Poker Tour
Title(s) 1
Final table(s) 1
Money finish(es) 2

Jeff Williams (born July 14, 1986)[1] is an American poker player from Dunwoody, Georgia. He graduated from Dunwoody High and the University of Georgia.

In March 2006, Williams won the European Poker Tour (EPT) second season Monte Carlo Grand Final where he won €900,000 (US$1,084,037). Jeff was only 19 at the time of his victory. Jeff qualified for the tournament at PokerStars where he plays under the name "yellowsub86".

In the 2008 World Series of Poker Williams finished second in the $1,000 no-limit hold 'em rebuy for $406,330.

As of 2011, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,900,000.[2]

Top Winnings[3]

Event Place Winning Year
41st WSOP, Las Vegas (No Limit Hold'em) 3rd $328,762 2010
39th WSOP, Las Vegas (No Limit Hold'em) 2nd $406,330 2008
Sixth Annual Five Star World Poker Classic - WPT World Championship, Las Vegas 4th $34,205 2008
EPT Grand Final, Monte Carlo 1st $1,084,037 2006

References

  1. Bradley, Lance (2008-05-29). "Betting on 21: Tom Dwan Leads the Way". Bluff Media. worldseriesofpoker.com. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  2. Hendon Mob tournament results
  3. "Young but Tough EPT Grand Final 2006 Million Winner Jeff Williams". Poker Casino World. Retrieved 2010-08-15.


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