Bill Perkins
“The Enthusiast”
Billionaire hedge fund manager and poker enthusiast who plays in the biggest games in the world. Known for massive HCL sessions, the Perkins Challenge series, and his book Die With Zero.
Career Earnings
Undisclosed
Playing Approach
Highly Exploitative
Plays On
HISTORY
Career & origins of Bill Perkins
Bill Perkins is the energy trader, hedge fund manager, and author of "Die With Zero" who has become one of poker's most prominent recreational high-stakes players. With a net worth that allows him to compete in the biggest games on the planet, Perkins plays for the love of competition and the unique thrill of gambling at the highest levels.
His "Perkins Challenge" series — where he bets on himself to improve at poker against professional opponents over defined time periods — has generated significant interest in the poker community and produced entertaining content. His HCL and Triton Poker appearances have resulted in some of the largest pots in live poker streaming history.
Perkins is also a genuine poker enthusiast who has invested real time in improving his game. His public approach to learning, combined with the financial capacity to play at any stakes, makes him one of the most unique and interesting figures in modern poker.