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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
December 20, 1961, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence (current location)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended Temple University with a double major in Marketing and another unspecified field
Year started playing poker
Started playing poker seriously in the 1980s, with cash games in Atlantic City
Age when started playing
Approximately 20s (early 1980s)
Year turned professional
Began playing professional poker tournaments around early 2000s (first WSOP cash in 2001)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2004 Winnin’ o’ the Green event in Los Angeles (first tournament win); also major was 2009 Winter Bayou Poker Challenge Main Event Champion
First important tournament
First notable tournament cash in 2001 WSOP $5,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 or Better (16th place)
Main motivation for turning pro
Transitioned from cash games to tournaments after years of experience, motivated by poker passion and analytical approach
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Primarily self-taught with extensive experience in cash games before tournament play; no formal poker education formally documented
Total live tournament winnings
Over $4,567,200 in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025
Number of tournament wins
19 documented live tournament titles including 2014 WSOP Circuit Foxwoods Main Event and 2009 Winter Bayou Poker Challenge Main Event
Number of final tables
Over 523 final table appearances in live tournaments
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$276,485 runner-up prize in 2010 WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8 Championship
WSOP bracelets (number)
0 WSOP bracelets won
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 100 WSOP cashes, including being 8th player to reach 100 WSOP cashes as of 2023
WSOP final tables
Multiple WSOP final tables including runner-up finishes (at least 3 runner-up finishes in bracelet events)
Online tournament winnings
Modest online poker success, less significant than live tournament career
Main cash game limits
Known for high-stakes cash game play in earlier career (1980s-1990s in Atlantic City and Vegas)
Highest stakes played
Played high-stakes cash games with top pros such as Phil Ivey in the past
"Big Game" participation
Participated in notable high stakes cash games in Las Vegas in the 1990s
Country ranking
Among the top American poker tournament cashers with longevity and consistency
All Time Money List position
Ranked 10th in All Time Total Cashes worldwide
Average tournament win
Average cash size varies with numerous five-figure cashes and some six-figure scores (not precisely calculated)
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Notably led WSOP in cashes in 2010 with nine cashes, also consistent yearly earnings with fluctuations (worst year was 2024 financially)
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Mixed games specialist with strong performance in Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo, and No-Limit Hold'em tournaments
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament specialist, also plays cash games; online results less prominent
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Versatile; competes in full-ring and mixed format tournaments including 8-handed and 6-handed events
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo, No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, mixed games (H.O.R.S.E., T.O.R.S.E., Mixed Triple Draw)
Specialization limits
Typically mid to high buy-in tournaments ($400 to $50,000 events)
Online rooms where plays
WSOP.com, PokerStars (occasional online participation)
Favorite casinos/locations
Foxwoods Casino, Caesars Palace, Bellagio, and various WSOP venues in Las Vegas
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Known as a tight player with a reputation for playing strong starting hands, but has adopted more aggressive bluffs in later years
Known for bluffs/traps
Historically perceived as tight and less bluff-prone, but increased bluffing in recent years for tactical advantage
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Analytical and mathematical with strong focus on fundamentals and mixed-game skills
Style adaptability
High adaptability demonstrated by success across multiple poker disciplines and formats
Playing strengths
Expertise in mixed games, consistency in cashing, deep knowledge of Omaha Hi-Lo and Stud Hi-Lo variations
GTO strategy usage
Uses a foundational mathematical approach but known also for adjustments based on read and game flow rather than strict GTO alone
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
2006 L.A. Poker Classic (WPT Invitational Final Table - 3rd place)
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple interviews on PokerNews and cardplayer.com revealing career insights and strategies
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Featured on PokerNews Podcast discussing slot jackpot and poker career in 2024
Posting frequency in social media
Active, especially on Twitter with tournament updates and poker commentary
Type of content in social media
Poker tournament results, opinions on poker strategy, and live event commentary
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Published poker articles and contributions on PokerNews and CardPlayer
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Initially criticized for a tight style and inconsistent results, later gained respect through perseverance and adaptation
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Responded by evolving play style and increasing aggressive moves, earning peer respect
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Heartland Poker Tour Player of the Year 2013
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized for longevity and consistency in poker tournament cashes
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First player to record nine cashes at 2010 WSOP, multiple WSOP Circuit event wins including four rings
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Ranks 10th in All Time Total Cashes globally
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Advocated for mixed game formats and has contributed commentary on tournament structures and poker rules
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as a durable, consistent pro with one of the highest total cash counts in poker history
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced the mixed-game tournament scene and championed player perspectives on tournament fairness
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-06-27 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8/OB | 1500 | 29 | 4882 | | | |||| 2025-06-21 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball | 2500 | 40 | 5682 | | | |||| 2025-06-17 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 Big O | 10000 | 61 | 20049 | | | |||| 2010-06-08 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8 | 10000 | 2 | 276485 | | | |||| 2014-06-26 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $50,000 Poker Players Championship | 50000 | 8 | 134101 | | | |||| 2011-06-11 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em | 1500 | 2 | 140309 | | |
WSOP Europe
2017 | Czech Republic | WSOP Europe | King's Resort Rozvadov | €2,200 Pot-Limit Omaha | 2200 | 2 | | | |
WSOP Circuit events
2023 | United States | WSOP Circuit | Graton Casino | $400 Stud-8/Omaha-8 | 400 | 1 | 6314 | | | |||| 2014 | United States | WSOP Circuit | Foxwoods | $1,675 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1675 | 1 | 170031 | | |
WSOP Online events
2020 | United States | WSOP Online | | No Limit Hold’em Championship | | 262 | 1818 | | |
Occasional commentary on WSOP events and poker news segments