Shankar Pillai
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Shankar Pillai is an American poker player from Commack, New York
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In the 2007 World Series of Poker
, Pillai won a World Series of Poker bracelet
in his first ever World Series of Poker event, the $3,000 No Limit Hold'em event.
As of 2008, his live tournament winnings exceed $540,000.
Commack, New York
Commack is a census-designated place that roughly corresponds to the hamlet by the same name in the towns of Huntington and Smithtown in Suffolk County, New York, United States on Long Island...
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In the 2007 World Series of Poker
2007 World Series of Poker
The 2007 World Series of Poker began on June 1, 2007. The $10,000 no-limit Texas hold 'em Main Event began on July 6 and was completed on the morning of July 18...
, Pillai won a World Series of Poker bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet
The World Series of Poker 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 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". ...
in his first ever World Series of Poker event, the $3,000 No Limit Hold'em event.
As of 2008, his live tournament winnings exceed $540,000.