Dan Whittaker

Dan Whittaker is a poker player from the United Kingdom. While detailed biographical information is limited from public records, his tournament results indicate active participation in both major international events and local pub poker circuits.

Whittaker has achieved notable success at the World Series of Poker. In 2011, he cashed twice:

• Event #58: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT – World Championship (July 6, 2011): Finished 278th out of 6,865 entrants, earning $40,654.
• Event #56: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em (July 4, 2011): Finished 32nd out of 3,389 entrants, earning $18,346.

These results demonstrate his ability to compete in large-field tournaments and secure significant prize money.

In addition to live tournament poker, records show participation in The Nuts Poker League, a UK pub poker circuit. While the name "Dan Whittaker" does not appear directly, players with the surnames Dave Whittaker and Dom Whittaker have recorded points in the league. Specifically:

• Dave Whittaker (Membership #73350397, Tarleton): Played 2 events in June 2012, earning 1,080 total points (average 540).
• Dom Whittaker (Membership #73361526, Strumpshaw): Played 2 events in 2015–2016, earning 758 total points (average 379).

These entries may be related to Dan Whittaker or represent different individuals, but they illustrate a broader Whittaker presence in British poker.

Although specific hand analyses are unavailable, his consistent deep runs in large fields suggest a patient, disciplined approach typical of experienced tournament players. His WSOP performance in the Main Event indicates skill in navigating multi-day structures.