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Bill Smith was a renowned professional poker player. Smith was a staple at the World Series of Poker during the 1980s. He was involved in three final tables of the main event. At the 1981 and 1986 WSOP he placed 5th but at the 1985 World Series of Poker he won the bracelet and $700000. His total tournament winnings exceeded $1000000. His three cashes at the WSOP accounted for $788800 of his lifetime winnings.He died in 1997.Smith would often play professional poker tournaments drunk.