Will Durkee

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William Porter Durkee (born around 1983) is an American professional poker player. He studied economics at the University of Virginia, graduating in 2005, and later went to Northwestern University in Chicago as a graduate student. He wrestled in college and earned Honorable Mention All-American and Academic All-American honors.

In 2007, Durkee won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em event, earning $566,916. He also finished 13th in the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event that year, earning £38,010 ($76,542). By 2008, he had won more than $750,000 in live tournaments, with seven WSOP cashes totaling $715,422.