About Brian Wilson
Born 1967. Brian Wilson is an American poker player.
Brian "Rookie" Wilson (born September 14, 1967) is an American real estate developer and poker player, originally from Rockford, Illinois, now based in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wilson won a World Series of Poker bracelet in 2005 in the $5,000 pot limit hold'em event, defeating John Gale in the final heads-up confrontation to take home the $370,685 first prize. This was the first pot limit event Wilson had ever played. He has noted that this was event #20 at the WSOP, started on June 20 and 20 is his lucky number.
Wilson also appeared in the televised William Hill Poker Grand Prix (heat 6). He took second place in the 888.com UK Open and participated in the first Poker Dome show in Las Vegas. In 2007 Wilson Finished 13th in the $5k main event of the Tunica WSOP Circuit event.
, his total live tournament winnings exceed $680,000. Wilson has done commentary for Bluff radio and the World Series of Poker.
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Who is Brian Wilson?
American real estate developer and poker player
When was Brian Wilson born?
Brian Wilson was born on 14 September 1967.
What is Brian Wilson's occupation?
Brian Wilson is a poker player.
What nationality is Brian Wilson?
Brian Wilson is American.
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· DBpedia: Brian Wilson (poker player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Wilson. https://biography.guide/brian-wilson-poker-player/
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