Darvin Moon - Poker Player

Biography

Darvin Moon was an American professional poker player. He was a self-employed logger and amateur poker player. He became popular in poker after finishing as runner-up in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event.

Background

Darvin Moon was born on October 1, 1963, in Oakland, Maryland. He and his family own and manage a small logging company. He lived in a trailer with his wife, Wendy, and spent his days working in the forests of the Maryland Panhandle. His grandfather taught him poker, and he initially started with Seven Card Stud and slowly shifted to Texas Holdem in 2003. Darvin Moon invested his poker winnings to buy a farm and pickup trucks for his family. Darvin Moon passed away on September 19, 2020, at the age of 56 due to complications from surgery.

Darvin Moon Poker Career

In 2019, Darvin Moon won a $130 satellite tournament at Wheeling Island Casino in West Virginia. This achievement earned him a seat at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Despite being a newcomer in Las Vegas, he quickly became the chip leader. He entered the final table as the chip leader and finished 2nd, winning$5,182,601.

After his 2009 success, Moon chose not to pursue a professional poker career. He returned to his business. He participated in a few poker events over the years, including the 2010 National Heads-Up Poker Championship.

Darvin Moon's Net Worth

Darvin Moon has a total live earnings of $5,210,576.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Darvin moon now?

Darvin Moon died on September 19, 2020, following complications from surgery.

How many WSOP bracelets has Darvin Moon won?

Darvin Moon has not won any World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet.