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Born (date and place of birth)
June 1992 in Elmwood Park, Illinois, United States
Residence (current location)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (also associated with Las Vegas, Nevada for poker events)
Education (institution, specialization)
Bachelor's degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University, graduated in 2008
Year started playing poker
2002
Age when started playing
Approximately 10 years old (based on birth year 1992 and start year 2002)
Year turned professional
2009
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
1st place in the 2012 WinStar World Casino River Poker Series Main Event, earning $651,559
First important tournament
Early live tournament experiences before becoming pro in 2009, specific details not documented
Main motivation for turning pro
Left the finance world to pursue a poker career, motivated by passion and potential in poker
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-educated, career developed through tournament play and experience; no formal coaching publicly cited
Total live tournament winnings
Over $5.8 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
At least 15 live tournament titles including 3 WSOP Circuit rings and multiple MSPT titles
Number of final tables
Over 30 final tables in live events including WSOP and MSPT
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$651,559 at 2012 WinStar World Casino River Poker Series Main Event
WSOP cashes (number)
Approximately 65 cashes at WSOP events totaling over $700,000
WSOP final tables
3 final tables
Best WSOP Main Event result
3rd place in the 2014 WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event
Poker team
Co-founder of Big Cock Poker, a poker outfit based in Chicago, Illinois
Country ranking
One of the leading American mid-stakes and live tournament players
All Time Money List position
Within top American money earners in live tournaments, over $5 million total live earnings
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play, with some online participation
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Mainly full ring and 6-max tournaments
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em
Specialization limits
Mid to high buy-in events, including mid-stakes and up to $3,000+ buy-ins
Favorite casinos/locations
Venetian, FireKeepers Casino, WinStar World Casino, Borgata, various MSPT and WPT stops
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Versatile, known for solid and disciplined play with a mix of aggression and patience
Known for bluffs/traps
Balanced bluffing with tactical value, no extreme reputation as a frequent bluffer or trapper
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mathematical and strategic, uses experience and GTO concepts in decision-making
Style adaptability
High adaptability to tournament conditions and opponents
Playing strengths
Experience in mid-stakes live tournament play, consistency in cashing and final tables
GTO strategy usage
Uses Game Theory Optimal strategies as part of modern poker approach
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured in Season XII of the World Poker Tour (WPT) as one of the "Ones to Watch"
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
PokerNews interview profiles and Card Player magazine features
Posting frequency in social media
Active on Twitter and Instagram sharing poker and personal updates
Type of content in social media
Poker career updates, tournament results, lifestyle and motivational posts
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Co-founder of Big Cock Poker, a poker-centric organization based in Chicago
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in multiple poker publication articles and online poker news outlets
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Publicly accused fellow pro Dwyte Pilgrim of owing debts and threats related to staking disputes in 2015
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Public dispute with Dwyte Pilgrim over unsettled staking debts
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
2014 Heartland Poker Tour Player of the Year
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted into MSPT Hall of Fame in 2023 after achieving 10 top-ten finishes on the tour
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized by peers in mid-stakes poker community for consistency and tournament results
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Multiple mid-stakes titles, entry to MSPT Hall of Fame, significant WSOP cashes and circuit rings
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
First player to qualify for MSPT Hall of Fame based on top-ten finishes criteria
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Co-founder of Big Cock Poker, contributing to poker player community and industry in Chicago
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known for perseverance in mid-stakes tournament circuits and being a consistent top contender across multiple years
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Prominent figure in MSPT and Heartland Poker Tour circuits, enhancing mid-major tournament visibility
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2014|USA|World Series of Poker|Las Vegas|$1,500 No-Limit Hold'em|1500|3|255,209|4000|||2014|USA|World Series of Poker|Las Vegas|$560 No-Limit Hold'em|560|2|219,208|3000|||