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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
November 18, 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Residence (current location)
Medford, New Jersey, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Bachelor's degree from the University of Redlands, California; initially studied mathematics and physics, later switched to creative writing
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
First major tournament win was the 2014 WPT Borgata Poker Open, winning $843,744
Total live tournament winnings
Over $14,000,000 in live tournament winnings as of 2025; plus over $8 million in online poker winnings
Number of tournament wins
4 World Poker Tour titles, holding the record for most WPT titles
Number of final tables
Holds record for most WPT final tables with 13 appearances
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$843,744 at the 2014 WPT Borgata Poker Open
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (WSOP Online Bracelet Event #14: $888 NL Hold'em Crazy Eights in 2025)
WSOP cashes (number)
49 WSOP cashes totaling over $872,305
WSOP final tables
Multiple WSOP final tables including runner-up finishes in $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship in 2017 and 2019
Online tournament winnings
Over $8 million online in tournament earnings; won two WCOOP titles and an FTOPS title
Major online titles
2 WCOOP titles, 1 FTOPS title
Poker team
BetMGM Poker Ambassador since 2021; also affiliated with partypoker US network since 2023
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em specialist, with strong results also in 2-7 Lowball Draw and other variants
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play with significant online tournament success as well
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers full ring and six-handed events, evidenced by participation in 8-handed events and six max
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw, Mixed games online
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker under username "darrenelias"; Partypoker US network online
Favorite casinos/locations
Borgata Poker Room, Seminole Hard Rock, Fallsview Casino
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive and observant player, known for exploiting opponents' tendencies with precision
Known for bluffs/traps
Skilled at reading opponents and using bet sizing tells; reputation for disciplined strategic play rather than excessive bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mathematical and data-driven approach combined with strong intuition and game theory understanding
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable, able to read and adjust to different opponents and tournament dynamics
Playing strengths
Reading opponents, bet sizing exploits, consistency in deep runs, final table experience, clutch play in high-stakes environments
GTO strategy usage
Employs Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategies integrated with exploitative play
Poker software usage
Uses poker analysis and training software, engages in formal training and online study
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on WPT televised final tables and poker broadcasts; featured in multiple televised WPT final tables
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, and other poker media interviews discussing strategy and career
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest on "Chasing Poker Greatness" podcast in 2022
Type of content in social media
Shares poker insights, tournament updates, and personal achievements mainly on Twitter and Instagram
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Current sponsorship deals with BetMGM Poker and partypoker US
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
BetMGM Poker Ambassador since 2021; signed with partypoker US network in 2023
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
BetMGM Poker Ambassador and partypoker US Ambassador roles
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Most WPT titles held by a player (4); first WSOP bracelet won in 2025 in an online event; notable for consistency at the WPT with record final tables and cashes; multiple high roller deep runs
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds record for most World Poker Tour titles, most WPT final tables, and most WPT cashes
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Elevated the profile of the World Poker Tour; helped grow online regulated poker in the US as an ambassador
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as the "End Boss" of the World Poker Tour; regarded as one of the most consistent and successful tournament players of his generation
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influential in US regulated online poker markets via sponsorship and ambassador roles; one of the key faces of WPT’s modern era
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-06-22 | USA | WSOP Online | WSOP.com | $888 NL Hold'em Crazy Eights | 888 | 1 | $170,208 | 1182 | | |||| 2025-06-10 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Seven Max | 10,000 | 2 | $336,421 | | | |||| 2017 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship | 10,000 | 3 | $110,944 | | | |||| 2019 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship | 10,000 | 3 | $109,738 | | |
WSOP Online events
2025-06-22 | USA | WSOP Online | WSOP.com | $888 NL Hold'em Crazy Eights | 888 | 1 | $170,208 | 1182 | |