Billy Walters (gambler)

For other people named William Walters, see William Walters (disambiguation).

Billy Walters
Born (1946-07-15) July 15, 1946 (age 78)
Munfordville, Kentucky
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, philanthropist

William T. Walters (born July 15, 1946)[1] is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, New York Times best-selling author,[2] and one of the most successful American sports bettors of all time, having a winning streak which extended over 30 years.[3] Walters was convicted of insider trading and received a 5-year prison sentence, later commuted.

In 1987, Walters stopped all gambling other than sports betting and returned to his roots in business. As of 2016, his holding company owned interests in eight car dealerships with one under construction, one golf course on the Las Vegas Strip, a rental-car franchise, and a number of commercial properties.[4] His net worth is estimated at more than $200 million.[5]

  1. ^ Berzon, Alexandra (June 3, 2014). "Taste for Risk Fueled Career of Bettor Billy Walters, Now in Trading Probe". WSJ. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction - Best Sellers - Books - Sept. 17, 2023 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Meet the world's most successful gambler". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  4. ^ Lareau, Jamie (July 9, 2016). "Billy Walters: Done gambling, still dealing". Automotive News. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  5. ^ Smith, Jacob (January 26, 2023). "Top 10 Richest Gamblers In The World". Casino.org Blog. Retrieved October 11, 2023.