Robert Williamson III (born November 7, 1970) is an American poker player from Dallas, Texas.[1]

Robert Williamson III
Williamson at the 2006 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)Mr. Omaha
ResidenceDallas, Texas, U.S.
Born (1970-11-07) November 7, 1970 (age 54)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Money finish(es)20
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
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World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)2
Information last updated on 26 August 2009.

Williamson grew up with three sisters in Granbury, Texas,[2] and received B.B.A. degrees in finance and real estate from Angelo State University in San Angelo.

Williamson is known as an Omaha specialist, with numerous notable finishes in World Series of Poker (WSOP) Omaha tournaments, including his one bracelet in 2002 and numerous top-three finishes.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

Williamson had gastric bypass surgery between 2002 and 2005, reducing his weight from 400 lb to 200 lb. He now claims to be "half the man [he] used to be."[9]

As of 2023, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,500,000.[10] His 20 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,101,976 of those winnings.[1]

World Series of Poker Bracelet

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Year Event Prize Money
2002 WSOP $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha $201,160

References

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  1. ^ a b "Robert Williamson III". WSOP.com. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Dalla, Nolan (February 15, 2007). "Robert Williamson III Added to the Meet World Series of Poker Stars Event at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "33rd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2002, Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "35th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2004, Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "54th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2023, Big O - Five Card Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better 7-Handed (Bracelet Event 41)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "30th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1999, Omaha Pot Limit". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  8. ^ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Rosenbloom, Steve (February 8, 2006). "The captain, Robert Williamson". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  10. ^ "Robert Williamson III's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
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