Adam Bilzerian

Adam Bilzerian
Ադամ Պիլզերեան
Born
Adam J. Bilzerian

1983 (age 41–42)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Nationality
Alma materVanderbilt University
OccupationProfessional poker player
Years active2007–present
Parents
RelativesDan Bilzerian (brother)

Adam J. Bilzerian (Armenian: Ադամ Պիլզերեան, born 1983) is an American-born poker player and writer.

Early life and education

Bilzerian, the son of Armenian-American corporate takeover specialist Paul Bilzerian and his wife, Terri L. Steffen, grew up in Florida.[1][2] He has one brother, Dan Bilzerian.[3] He attended Gaither High School, where he represented his school in tennis.[4]

On June 11, 2001, FBI agents raided the Bilzerian residence in Tampa, Florida, in relation to charges of market manipulation against Paul Bilzerian.

Bilzerian attended Vanderbilt University, earning a B.A. in history. In 2007, he purchased a residence in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the following year, became a citizen of the country, relinquishing U.S. citizenship in the process.[1] In 2018, he obtained Armenian citizenship.[5]

Poker career

Bilzerian came in 47th in the 2009 World Series of Poker, winning $138,568.[6][7] His brother Dan also participated in the tournament; their performance led Norman Chad to nickname them the "Flying Bilzerian Brothers".[3] He participated in the 2010 World Series of Poker as well.[8]

Works

  • Bilzerian, Adam (2010). America: love it or leave it — so I left. Libertad Publications. ISBN 9780615360645..

References

  1. ^ a b Abrahamian, Atossa (February 12, 2012). "Special Report: Passports … for a price". Reuters. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  2. ^ Barancik, Scott (June 22, 2001). "FBI agents raid Bilzerian home". St. Petersburg Times. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Kaplan, Michael (April 2010). "Laak and Esfandiari shoot guns". Poker Player Magazine. Archived from the original on August 28, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  4. ^ "Boys tennis roundup". St. Petersburg Times. April 21, 2001. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  5. ^ Lazarian, Tatevik (August 27, 2018). "'King Of Instagram' Gets Armenian Citizenship". «Ազատ Եվրոպա/Ազատություն» ռադիոկայան.
  6. ^ "Player profile: Adam Bilzerian". Bluff Magazine. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  7. ^ "Adam Bilzerian Eliminated in 47th Place ($138,568)". Poker News. July 14, 2009. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  8. ^ "Bump in the Road for Bilzerian". Poker News. July 10, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2012.