Celebrity Gambler: Dan Bilzerian playboy king of poker and online casinos
Celebrities, when all publicity is good publicity! The life of a celebrity is hard to explain, there seem to be no boundaries for them, and money is never an obstacle towards their greatest desires. Trying to associate a celebrity with one word is difficult and, realistically, never does them justice. When it comes to celebrities in the betting industry, one of the leading lights is the Playboy king, Dan Bilzerian.
Bilzerian is many things; he is an innovator, self-proclaimed Playboy, social media influencer, actor, businessman and entrepreneur, poker player, sports betting enthusiast, and also very controversial. Like many celebrities today, Bilzerian has generated a lot of good and bad publicity. However, one thing that Bilzerian successfully does is create buzz around his name. Whether you love or loathe him, Dan Bilzerian is always a hot topic of discussion regarding his lifestyle, but also one of his favourite activities, gambling.
Bilzerian is synonymous when discussing online casinos and sports betting. Like many bettors, he has won many bets but also has lost quite a few. However, he is not a plain Jane type of player; he is the ultimate definition of a VIP high-roller. The Playboy king of poker, as he dubbed himself, has wagered hundreds of millions on the poker table and millions on sports bets at online sportsbooks on major sports events such as Boxing and MMA.
Dan Bilzerian Statistics
| Stage names | Blitz, Playboy King |
| Real Name | Daniel Brandon Bilzerian |
| Date of Birth | December 7th 1980 |
| Citizenship | United States and Armenian |
| Age | 42 |
| Height | 1.74m |
| Marital Status | Not Married |
| Net Worth | $200 – $300 million |
| Social Media Followers | Instagram – 33.2 million Twitter – 1.5 million |
| Claim to Fame | Actor, Entrepreneur, Businessman, Casino Player, Poker Player, Sports Bettor, Social Media Influencer |
| Biggest casino/poker win | Claims to have won $12.8 million on the poker table |
As we have mentioned, Bilzerian loves online casinos, poker and sports betting. Read some of his best quotes relating to these activities below:
‘’Never understood how people could watch sports without betting on it.’’ – Dan Bilzerian posted a tweet that many sports bettors can relate to.
‘’I think it was like $12.8 million, but it was over a period of three games.’’ – Dan Bilzerian’s response to a question from Graham Bensinger on the In Depth TV show.
Did Dan Bilzerian get rich from poker?
The beauty of the internet is that there are millions of theories on various topics, and one topic that has a lot of theories, the majority of which are unsubstantiated, is the history of Dan Bilzerian’s obscene wealth. To identify the net worth of Dan Bilzerian, we need to go back in time, to the 1980s, to be exact.
Born in 1980, Dan Bilzerian was born with a golden spoon; even before he could take his first steps or speak his first words, the only thing certain in his life was that he was financially secure. His father was a raider on Wall Street and earned an impressive salary that allowed him to take care of his family. Dan and his brother Adam were set up with trust funds to provide financial security for the rest of their lives. The trust fund is one theory of how Bilzerian managed to get rich.
Another theory is through the successful entrepreneurship opportunities he achieved as a businessman. Bilzerian owns Ignite International Brands Limited. The business is successful, but during the pandemic, excessive losses occurred, which put a dent in the net worth of Bilzerian. However, post-pandemic has seen Ignite regain some of these losses and continues to survive in the industry.
The final theory of Bilzerian’s wealth origin is the poker table and sports betting. Bilzerian is a fanatic poker lover who has played numerous high-stakes games. In 2009, he participated in the World Series of Poker Main Event, where he placed 180th and won $36,626. The poker bug continued after that event, and his forte is high-stake poker games, where he has won millions against other players. Besides poker, Bilzerian has placed countless sports bets with high wagers, sometimes totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Dan Bilzerian and GGPoker
GGPoker is one of the fastest-growing poker sites globally and has become a force in the industry with its collaborations with several poker stars and, lately, social media influencers. In 2020, GGPoker announced the signing of Dan Bilzerian as an ambassador. The deal would see both parties benefit, as with being a social media influencer and a poker celebrity, Bilzerian could bring in new players to the site, which would boost GGPoker profits. Bilzerian was compensated with affiliate fees and other perks from GGPoker. Besides bringing in new players, Bilzerian starred in many promotions run by GGPoker.
The response to the collaboration resulted in widespread negativity, especially from some GGPoker ambassadors, and some even broke their agreement with the company. Through all the negative publicity and for the next two years, both parties seemed to be in limbo. In March 2022, GGPoker tried to withdraw from its association with Bilzerian but later released a statement to announce that the collaboration would continue. However, in June 2022, Bilzerian spoke up and announced that he was no longer an ambassador for GGPoker. To date, not much else is known about what happened between both parties, which led to the downfall of the association they had.
Dan Bilzerian social media
As a social media influencer, Bilzerian has a strong social presence on social media sites like Twitter and Instagram. He has millions of followers on each site, and below, we document some of the insights available on each of his social media accounts. However, as a precaution, we advise that anyone under 18 should not access his social media accounts, as there are plenty of posts showcasing his Playboy lifestyle.
Dan Bilzerian Instagram
Dan Bilzerian Instagram account has 33.2 million followers. He is a social media influencer and posts various content on his account. As an Instagram king, his account is filled with posts of various women, luxury cars, private jets, five-star accommodations, fitness routines and other content showcasing his wealth. Bilzerian used to post many casino and poker pictures on his account, especially during 2016 and prior. However, all his latest posts through the subsequent years have focused only on his Playboy lifestyle.
Dan Bilzerian Twitter
Having joined Twitter in 2010, Dan Bilzerian currently has 1.5 million followers. Unlike his Instagram account, he does not tweet often, but numerous posts cover his Playboy lifestyle and some general thoughts from the man himself. There are a lot of historical tweets on his account, where he has posted tweets about his casino and poker winnings and some of his most considerable losses on the table. He has also mentioned some of his sports wagers throughout the years.
What’s next for Dan Bilzerian?
Dan Bilzerian is a controversial figure, but he has stayed relevant like most celebrities. Believe it or not, despite all the controversies that come with being Dan Bilzerian, he has also done a lot of good in this world and has helped many people in financial difficulties. He started ‘The Robin Hood Project’ where he gives people in need $10000 to help them. In 2015, he hosted a poker event to raise awareness around brain research and raised over $100000 for charity.
After his criticized role with GGPoker, there may be a limited number of available campaigns he can get on board with online casinos. However, he still has a massive reach, and there should be some online casinos willing to work with him on promotional activities like bringing in new players or even some meet and greets, provided he tries to clean up his image a little. After all, it is only fair to meet a party halfway.
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