Education
He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2005 with a degree in economics.
He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2005 with a degree in economics.
As of 2008, Durkee has earned over $750,000 in live tournament play. His seven cashes at the WSOP account for $715,422 of those winnings.
He graduated with "Honorable Mention All-American" honors in wrestling and "Academic All-American." In 2007, he won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $2,000 Number-Limit Hold"em event, Later that year, Durkee finished 13th in the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event, earning £38,010 ($76,542).