Shankar Pillai is an American poker player from

Commack, New York Commack ( ) is a hamlet and census designated place (CDP) that roughly corresponds to the hamlet by the same name in the towns of Huntington and Smithtown in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York. The CDP's population was 36,124 at the 201 ...

. In 2019, Pillai bested a field of winners only in the $1,500 NL event. This gave Pilai his second WSOP bracelet. In the

2007 World Series of Poker The 2007 World Series of Poker (WSOP) began on June 1st, 2007. The $10,000 ( US) no-limit Texas hold 'em Main Event began on July 6th and was completed on the morning of July 18th. All events were held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in ...

, Pillai won a

World Series of Poker bracelet The World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 19 ...

in his first ever World Series of Poker event, the $3,000 No Limit Hold'em event.World Series of Poker Earnings
worldseriesofpoker.com As of 2019, his live tournament winnings exceeded $1 million. Off the felt, Shankar's interests include spending time with his family, sunset walks on

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and eating hot dogs.

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Hendon Mob tournament results
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pillai, Shankar American poker players World Series of Poker bracelet winners Living people People from Commack, New York Year of birth missing (living people)