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}}Billy Baxter (born 21 September 1940) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $3,323,055 <ref>https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=9883</ref>. | }}Billy Baxter (born 21 September 1940) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $3,323,055 <ref>https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=9883</ref>. | ||
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Billy Baxter started his gambling career in pool halls at age 14 and discovered poker at age 18. He moved to Las Vegas in 1975 after a honeymoon trip to Hawaii. He is a seven-time WSOP bracelet winner and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006 <ref>https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/</ref>. Baxter is also known for staking Stu Ungar in the 1997 WSOP Main Event and for winning a landmark court case regarding the taxation of poker winnings. | Billy Baxter started his gambling career in pool halls at age 14 and discovered poker at age 18. He moved to Las Vegas in 1975 after a honeymoon trip to Hawaii. He is a seven-time WSOP bracelet winner and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006 <ref>https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/</ref>. Baxter is also known for staking Stu Ungar in the 1997 WSOP Main Event and for winning a landmark court case regarding the taxation of poker winnings. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:38, 5 February 2026
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| Also known as | Billy |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Las Vegas, NV, USA |
| Birthplace | Augusta, GE, USA |
| Age | September 21, 1940 (age 85) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Net worth | $3 million |
| Total cashes | 73 [1] |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 7 |
| Cashes | 41 |
| Bracelets | 7 |
| Final tables | 18 |
| Highest WSOP | 22nd, (1997) [2] |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 2 |
| Money finishes | 12 |
| Last Updated | 05.02.2026 |
Billy Baxter (born 21 September 1940) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $3,323,055 [3].
Billy Baxter's biography
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Born | September 21, 1940 |
| Birthplace | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Education | |
| University | Augusta College (dropped out) |
Poker career
Billy Baxter started his gambling career in pool halls at age 14 and discovered poker at age 18. He moved to Las Vegas in 1975 after a honeymoon trip to Hawaii. He is a seven-time WSOP bracelet winner and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006 [4]. Baxter is also known for staking Stu Ungar in the 1997 WSOP Main Event and for winning a landmark court case regarding the taxation of poker winnings.
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 7 |
|---|---|
| Total WSOP Cashes | 41 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $1,739,631 [5] |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $1,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | 1st | $35,000 [6] |
| 1978 | $10,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | 1st | $90,000 [7] |
| 1982 | $10,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | 1st | $95,000 [8] |
| 1982 | $2,500 No Limit Ace to Five Draw | 1st | $48,750 [9] |
| 1987 | $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | 1st | $153,000 [10] |
| 1993 | $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | 1st | $130,500 [11] |
| 2002 | $1,500 Razz | 1st | $64,860 [12] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
|---|---|
| Final tables | 2 |
| Money finishes | 12 |
| Total WPT Earnings | $596,427 [13] |
WPT titles:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | WPT World Championship (Five-Star World Poker Classic) | 5th | $246,921 [14] |
| 2007 | WPT Celebrity Invitational | 3rd | $20,000 [15] |
Billy Baxter’s profiles
| Social media | |
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Visit | |
| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Billy Baxter?
Billy Baxter is an American professional poker player and sports bettor born in 1940. He is a seven-time WSOP bracelet winner, a 2006 Poker Hall of Fame [16] inductee, and is famous for staking Stu Ungar's 1997 WSOP win as well as winning a key tax case for professional gamblers.
What Is Billy Baxter's net worth?
Net worth is unavailable, but hiss total live poker earnings are approximately $3,323,055.
What is Billy Baxter's biggest single tournament cash?
Billy Baxter's biggest single cash is $473,212 [17] for his runner-up finish in the $1,000 Seniors Championship at the 2023 WSOP.
How much has Billy Baxter earned in his poker career?
He has earned $3,323,055 in total live earnings.
Is Billy Baxter actually left-handed poker player?
No, he is right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has Billy Baxter won?
Billy Baxter has won 7 WSOP bracelets.
Has Billy Baxter won any WPT titles?
No, Billy Baxter has not won any WPT titles, though he has 3 final table appearances.
References
- ↑ https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/41673-billy-baxter
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=9883
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/players/billy-baxter/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/5373/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/8252/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/2325/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/17472/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/14333/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/19205/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/2489/
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/player/billy-baxter
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/wpt-world-championship-season-2009-2010/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/wpt-celebrity-invitational-season-2007-2008/payouts
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/12104/