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Canadian
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Born (date and place of birth)
Born in 1983, specific place of birth not publicly detailed
Residence (current location)
Primarily based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; known as a traveling and itinerant poker player often without a fixed home
Education (institution, specialization)
Double major in finance and business management from New York University
Year started playing poker
Began major tournament cashes in 2006, likely started playing seriously a few years prior
Age when started playing
Approximately early 20s, inferred from education and early career timeline
Year turned professional
Turned professional around 2006 after successful online and live results
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
First significant win was a WSOP Circuit title in Atlantic City in 2007
First important tournament
WSOP cash in 2006, early tournaments likely in online and smaller live circuits before that
Main motivation for turning pro
Quit job after turning $150 into $15,000 online in ten days, motivated by success and passion for poker skill
Initial bankroll
Started with a $150 online bankroll that quickly grew to $15,000
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with extensive hands-on experience; increased online mixed games play and study during COVID period
Total live tournament winnings
Over $8,600,000 in live tournament earnings as of June 2024
Number of tournament wins
Multiple, including 19 WSOP Circuit rings (all-time record) and 4 WSOP bracelets
Number of final tables
Numerous final table appearances including WSOP, WSOP Circuit, EPT and various major events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
2016 Aussie Millions Poker Championship for approximately $1,120,110
WSOP bracelets (number)
4 (2019 $2,500 NLHE, 2021 $10,000 Omaha Hi/Lo Championship, 2023 $500 NLHE Turbo 6-Max Online, 2024 $400 NLHE Turbo Online)
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 100 money finishes, moving toward all-time WSOP cashes record as of 2025
WSOP final tables
Multiple final tables in WSOP events including mixed games
Online tournament winnings
Significant online success including multiple WSOP Online bracelets
Major online titles
2 WSOP Online bracelets in 2023 and 2024
Main cash game limits
Mid to high stakes cash games, including mixed games like H.O.R.S.E. and Omaha Hi/Lo
Highest stakes played
Known to play high roller events up to $10,000 buy-ins and participate in higher stakes mixed games
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for aggressive style and strong mixed games results in high stakes sessions
"Big Game" participation
Frequent participant in high-stakes games, including live mixed game championships
Country ranking
Ranked 10th among Canadian poker players in all-time tournament earnings as of 2024
All Time Money List position
Top 100 all-time money list position globally, with over $8.6 million live earnings
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash likely in mid to high four-figures considering volume and total earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Consistent cashes and wins yearly since 2006, peak year 2016 (Aussie Millions win), continued strong results through 2025
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily, strong proficiency in mixed games including Omaha Hi/Lo, H.O.R.S.E., and Stud variants
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play with heavy involvement in online tournaments and mixed games formats
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Mix of 6-max and full ring tournament play, including short-handed (6-max turbo formats)
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Omaha Hi/Lo, HORSE, Stud, Mixed Games
Specialization limits
Mid and high stakes tournament buy-ins, especially $500 to $10,000 events
Online rooms where plays
Known online screen names include “Bodog Ari” on Bodog and other platforms; regular WSOP Online competitor
Favorite casinos/locations
Playground Poker Club (Canada), Las Vegas venues including Rio and various WSOP stops
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Highly aggressive with balanced play; applies high-level aggression without becoming reckless
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for balanced aggression, including regular use of well-timed bluffs and river squeezes
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical, GTO-informed strategy with intuition and live read skills
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to opponents and mixed game conditions, thrives in both live and online environments
Playing strengths
Mixed games expertise, aggressive play, deep understanding of tournament dynamics, bluff timing
GTO strategy usage
Strong use of GTO strategies especially in No-Limit Hold’em and mixed-game formats
Poker software usage
Uses poker software tools for training and analysis, especially during COVID online play expansion
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple interviews featured on PokerNews, Poker.org, and cardplayer.com
Posting frequency in social media
Active posting especially on Twitter/X with updates on poker life and events
Type of content in social media
Poker insights, tournament updates, lifestyle posts related to poker
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in poker publications including PokerNews and CardPlayer with strategy and career articles
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely recognized within poker community as one of the top WSOP Circuit achievers and mixed games specialists
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Holds record for most WSOP Circuit rings with 19; four WSOP bracelets; major Aussie Millions title winner
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds record for most WSOP Circuit rings all-time (19 rings)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Inspired many through circuit success; contributed to popularizing mixed games and WSOP Circuit events
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Seen as a legendary WSOP Circuit grinder and mixed games expert with a long-lasting impact on the tournament circuit
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped raise profile of WSOP Circuit events and mixed games tournaments globally
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024 | USA | World Series of Poker Online | Online | $400 No Limit Hold'em Turbo | 400 | 1 | $34,200 | |||| 2023 | USA | World Series of Poker Online | Online | $500 No Limit Hold'em Turbo 6-Max | 500 | 1 | $38,197 | |||| 2021 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better Championship | 10,000 | 1 | $317,076 | |||| 2019 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $2,500 No Limit Hold'em | 2,500 | 1 | $427,399 | ||||
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2016-08 | Austria | European Poker Tour | August 2016 EPT High Roller 8 Handed | €10,000 + 300 | 3 | €307,900 | ||||
WSOP Circuit events
2025-07 | USA | WSOP Circuit Online Super Circuit | Pennsylvania | $20,000 NLH 6-Max | 215 | 1 | $8,926 | |||| 2023-03 | USA | WSOP Circuit | Pennsylvania Super Series | $50,000 NLH Main Event 8-Max | 525 | 1 | $22,546 | |||| 2022-02 | USA | WSOP Circuit NV/NJ | PLO BIG 6-Max 3x Re-entry | 500 | 1 | $14,412 | |||| 2021-02 | USA | WSOP Circuit Planet Hollywood | $50,000 GTD PLO BIG 6-Max | 500 | 1 | $16,350 | |||| 2007-03 | USA | WSOP Circuit | Atlantic City | $300 No-Limit Hold'em | 300 | 1 | $63,018 | ||||
WSOP Online events
2024 | USA | WSOP Online | Online | $400 No Limit Hold'em Turbo | 400 | 1 | $34,200 | |||| 2023 | USA | WSOP Online | Online | $500 No Limit Hold'em Turbo 6-Max | 500 | 1 | $38,197 | ||||
Aussie Millions
2016 | Australia | Aussie Millions Poker Championship | Crown Melbourne | Main Event | 25,000 AUD | 1 | 1,120,110 USD | |||| 2018 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Crown Melbourne | Main Event | 25,000 AUD | 10 | |||| 2019 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Crown Melbourne | Side Event | | 1 | ||||