Nationality
British
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Born (date and place of birth)
April 21, 1992 in Brighton, United Kingdom
Residence (current location)
London, United Kingdom
Education (institution, specialization)
First-class honors degree in Mathematics from Warwick University
Year started playing poker
2013
Age when started playing
Started playing live poker seriously at age 21
Year turned professional
Around 2013, upon starting live tournaments and focusing on poker full-time
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2019 WSOP $50,000 High Roller event, winning $1,484,085 and his first WSOP bracelet
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Charlie Carrel served as an early mentor and close friend
First important tournament
Early live cash in 2013, including a 6th place in a £14 No Limit Hold'em event (£40 cash)
Main motivation for turning pro
Passion for poker, mathematical interest, and inspired by early success and mentorship
Initial bankroll
Supported by parents initially; specific bankroll amount not publicly detailed
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught initially, coached and mentored by Charlie Carrel, ongoing study and practice in high roller tournaments
Total live tournament winnings
Over $30 million in live tournament earnings as of late 2024
Number of tournament wins
Multiple tournament wins including the 2019 WSOP $50K High Roller and various high roller events
Number of final tables
Numerous final table appearances across WSOP, Triton, WPT, and EPT events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$8,160,000 – 2nd place at 2024 Triton Million WSOP Bracelet Event #2 in Bahamas
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2019 $50,000 High Roller)
WSOP cashes (number)
More than a dozen WSOP cashes, including multiple high roller events
WSOP final tables
Several WSOP final tables including the 2019 High Roller win and 2024 Triton Million second place
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Multiple, including second place in a $250,000 WSOP Super High Roller event (2021) and Triton High Roller results
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Wins include various high roller events ranging $10K to $100K buy-ins
Main cash game limits
Primarily plays high-stakes No-Limit Hold'em tournaments; cash game details not specified
Highest stakes played
Competes in $50,000 to $500,000+ buy-in super high rollers
Notable high stakes sessions
Participated in several high-profile high roller tournament series, consistently finishing near the top
Country ranking
One of the UK's top poker players by earnings and results
All Time Money List position
Within the top few hundred worldwide on All Time Money list, over $30 million in live earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Best year 2019 with WSOP bracelet and over $5 million earned; strong results continuing through 2024
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play focusing on high roller events, also online play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers full ring and 6-max formats typical in high roller tournaments
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, with some little Omaha play mentioned
Specialization limits
$10,000 to $500,000+ buy-in tournaments
Online rooms where plays
Known to play under the screenname "1Don'tStop1" online; active on PokerStars and other major sites
Favorite casinos/locations
Triton Poker events venues, EPT locations such as Malta and Monte Carlo, WSOP events in Las Vegas and Bahamas
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Math-driven, tight-aggressive style with fearless aggression and sharp reads
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for fearless aggression rather than excessive bluffing, strong post-flop skills
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Highly mathematical and GTO-informed combined with ability to read opponents intuitively
Style adaptability
Strong adaptability to different opponents and game conditions, excels at high pressure situations
Playing strengths
Mathematical skill, strategic depth, composure in big pots, skill in high roller fields
GTO strategy usage
Heavy use of Game Theory Optimal concepts and poker software in preparation and play
Poker software usage
Uses poker software tools for training and analysis, specifics not public
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Participated in televised high roller events including WSOP coverage and some Triton events
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No public information on High Stakes Poker show participation
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Extensive interviews including with World Poker Federation and PokerNews
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Featured guest on poker podcasts like "Poker Central" episode #194 and others
Posting frequency in social media
Occasional poker-related posts and tournament updates on social media
Type of content in social media
Poker tournament results, live event updates, personal insights into poker career
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Frequent poker news site articles and interviews
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Pivotal WSOP bracelet win, multi-million dollar high roller finishes, respected among peers for mathematical excellence
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Renowned for bridging strong math background with high stakes poker success, inspiration for aspiring players
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Seen as one of UK's leading modern poker professionals with a rapid rise in high stakes tournament success
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Known for contributing to new generation poker players' focus on math and GTO strategy