Darren Elias
| Darren Elias | |
|---|---|
 Darren Elias in 2019 | |
| Nickname(s) | "The End Boss" |
| Residence | Medford, New Jersey |
| Born | November 18, 1986 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 6 |
| Money finish(es) | 68 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 50th, 2020 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 4 |
| Final table(s) | 13 |
| Money finish(es) | 50 |
Darren Elias (born November 18, 1986) is an American professional poker player, creative writing graduate,[1] and former mathematics and physics undergraduate student;[2] who holds the record for most World Poker Tour titles, with four.
Early life and online poker
[edit]Elias was born in Boston and now lives in Medford, New Jersey.[3] He was an ocean lifeguard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina before he became a professional poker player. Elias attended the University of Redlands in Redlands, California with the chosen studies of mathematics and physics - later switching to creative writing - where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2008.
In addition to his successes in live poker, he has also done well in online poker, winning over $8 million online. He played under the username "darrenelias" on Pokerstars and Full Tilt Poker, where he won two World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) titles and an FTOPS title. Elias was the #1 ranked online poker player in the world in 2009. [4]
Professional Career
[edit]As of 2024, Elias has live tournament winnings of over $13,000,000.[5] His cashes on the World Poker Tour make up over $4,800,000 of his total winnings. He is ranked #1 all-time in victories, final tables, and cashes on the World Poker Tour. Elias is often referred to as "The End Boss," a moniker that reflects his formidable presence at the poker table and the challenge he presents to opponents, akin to the final adversary in a video game.. [6]
Elias has served as BetMGM's Poker Ambassador since 2021. [7]
World Poker Tour
[edit]| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Borgata Poker Open | $843,744 |
| 2014 | WPT Caribbean | $127,680 |
| 2017 | Fallsview Poker Classic | $335,436 |
| 2018 | Bobby Baldwin Classic | $387,580 |
References
[edit]- ^ "What Would These Poker Pros Hade Done If They Didn't Discover Poker?". California Business Journal. February 22, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Table Talk: Darren Elias Discusses Life, Poker, and Academic Struggles with Students at Alma Mater Before LAPC". World Poker Tour. March 3, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Vincent (September 25, 2015). "What it takes to film World Poker Tour at Borgata". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Darren Elias". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Darren Elias' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Darren Elias". World Poker Tour. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ https://poker.betmgm.com/en/blog/darren-elias/