Tom Dwan

Tom Dwan is an American professional poker player known for his high-stakes online cash-game play under the screen name "durrrr".

Tom Dwan (born July 30, 1986) is an American professional poker player known for his high-stakes online cash-game play under the screen name "durrrr". He gained prominence in the mid-2000s and became one of the best-known figures in high-stakes no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha. His recorded live tournament earnings are about US$6.97 million.

Early life and entry into poker

Tom Dwan was born in Edison, New Jersey, in 1986 and began playing poker online as a teenager. Sources say he started with a $50 bankroll and later left Boston University to pursue poker professionally.

Online poker career

Dwan became famous under the screen name "durrrr" in high-stakes online no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha games. He built a reputation for aggressive, mathematically informed play against many of the era's top professionals.

Televised and live poker results

Dwan became a familiar face on television poker shows such as High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark. His tracked live tournament earnings are about US$6.97 million, with a best live cash of US$793,775.

Recent activity

Recent reports place Dwan in high-stakes poker circuits, including private and Asian games, and note a 2024 ambassador role with ACR Poker. Some sources also report significant personal debts, though those claims are not independently confirmed in the results provided.