While it remains unclear how much of Dan’s wealth stems from his father’s activities, rumors persist that he benefited from ill-gotten gains.
Dan first rose to internet fame in 2010, showcasing his opulent lifestyle and claiming that his wealth came from gambling. However, many have questioned the legitimacy of his poker earnings and overall financial success.
Bilzerian briefly trained as a Navy SEAL but was reportedly discharged for disagreements with a superior.
His name became more widely known in 2017 when he shared firsthand footage from the Las Vegas concert shooting. Bilzerian was in the crowd at the event, filmed the chaos, and posted it to his Instagram stories.
Poker for Profit
Bilzerian began playing poker while attending the University of Florida, after leaving the Navy. He has played against Hollywood celebrities, including Tobey Maguire, Nick Cassavetes, and Mark Wahlberg, and even had a minor role in the 2013 film Lone Survivor alongside Wahlberg.
Though he once said he made $50 million in a single year from poker, this like some of his other claims remains unverified. Regardless, he used his reputation as a high-stakes player to bolster his online image.
The Setup: Dan Bilzerian Autobiography
In June 2021, Bilzerian published The Setup, an autobiography detailing his unorthodox childhood and rise to fame. In the book, he describes his desire to be among the richest and most famous people in the world, developing a strategy he called “the Setup” to achieve his hedonistic dreams.
