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British
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Born (date and place of birth)
1990 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied politics initially, then switched to journalism, film, and TV; graduated at age 22 (around 2012)
Year started playing poker
Started playing seriously around 2012 after graduating university
Age when started playing
Approximately 22 years old
Year turned professional
Began playing professionally full-time in 2012
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
1st place in a $7.50 Progressive Knockout tournament during his first streamed online poker tournaments (date approx. pre-2013)
First important tournament
6th place in 2013 PokerStars UKIPT Galway Main Event winning €30,210 (about $40,000)
Main motivation for turning pro
Transitioned to professional poker after university; motivated by success in early tournaments and passion for the game from home games with friends
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Learned poker primarily through self-practice, streaming, and observation; no formal training regimen noted
First sponsor/backing
Signed by PokerStars as Team Pro ambassador in 2017
Total live tournament winnings
Over $500,000 in live tournament earnings and more than $3 million in online tournament winnings (PokerStars)
Number of tournament wins
Multiple titles including two WCOOP online titles (2020 and 2021), UKIPT Brighton 2023 Main Event, and various online victories
Number of final tables
Numerous final tables online and several live final tables, including at UKIPT and WCOOP series
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
£69,120 ($86,400) at 2023 UKIPT Brighton Main Event (live)
WSOP cashes (number)
Some WSOP cashes including cash in 2019 PokerStars Players Championship; total exact count unavailable
Online tournament winnings
Over $3 million on PokerStars under the username “Spraggy”
Major online titles
Two WCOOP titles: 2020 WCOOP-Low $5.50 NLHE Turbo PKO Freezeout and 2021 $1,050 7-Max Turbo PKO Freezeout
Poker team
PokerStars Team Pro since 2017
Main cash game limits
Primarily multi-table tournament stakes online, no specific cash game stakes documented publicly
Highest stakes played
Plays high buy-in online tournaments, e.g., $5,200 Stadium Series event win in 2020
Notable high stakes sessions
Participated in high-profile live cash games including a high buy-in celebrity game in Brazil in 2024 with Neymar Jr.
Country ranking
Among recognized British professional online poker players
Average tournament win
Large online wins often over $50,000; average cash amounts vary with many smaller cashes online
ITM percentage
Approximately 22% across online tournament career
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Live tournament cashes increased from 4 in 2018 to 25 in 2023; significant online multi-year success
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em (NLHE)
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily online multi-table tournaments; some participation in live events
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Mostly full-ring and 7-max online tournaments
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em tournaments, progressive knockout (PKO) formats
Specialization limits
Online tournaments ranging from low buy-ins (~$7) to high buy-ins (~$5,200+)
Online rooms where plays
Exclusively PokerStars under usernames "Spraggy" and "Spraggs"
Favorite casinos/locations
UKIPT venues such as Brighton; live European Poker Tour locations like Monte Carlo and Barcelona
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Balanced style with mathematical and entertainment focus; known for entertaining Twitch streams but strong strategic play
Known for bluffs/traps
Noted for solid, thoughtful plays rather than excessive bluffing; respected for strategic depth
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Uses a mix of mathematical foundations and intuitive play; emphasizes understanding opponents
Style adaptability
Known for adapting style live and online; adjusts to opponents and game conditions well
Playing strengths
Strong online MTT skills; multi-table expertise; live tournament experience growing
GTO strategy usage
Employs game theory optimal concepts enhanced by extensive online practice and coaching insights
Poker software usage
Uses poker software tools for analysis and training consistent with professional online training
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerStars interviews, PokerNews, and other poker media outlets
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
Spraggy Twitch and YouTube channels with 166,000 Twitch followers and 72,000 YouTube subscribers
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
https://www.twitch.tv/spraggy (over 174,000 followers)
Posting frequency in social media
Active social media posting with regular Twitch streams and updates on Twitter and Instagram
Type of content in social media
Poker gameplay streaming, educational content, interactive community engagement, and humor
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
PokerStars Team Pro since 2017
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
PokerStars from 2017 to present
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
PokerStars Ambassador and Team Pro member
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Offers poker coaching through platforms (e.g., BBZ Poker Coaching)
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
PokerNews, PokerStars interviews, and other poker-related media coverage
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Global Poker Index Streamer of the Year 2021
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized as influential poker streamer and content creator
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Two WCOOP titles, UKIPT Brighton Main Event victory, GPI Streamer of the Year 2021
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Popularized poker streaming on Twitch; contributed to poker education and community growth via content
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Impact as one of the poker world's leading content creators and online ambassadors
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Pioneered integration of live poker streaming with professional play, influencing industry marketing and community
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2025 | Spain | EPT - Barcelona | | No-Limit Hold'em | €10,300 | 49 | $21,090 | | | |||| 2025 | Monaco | EPT - Monte Carlo | | No-Limit Hold'em Deep Stack | €2,200 | 27 | $5,175 | | | |||| 2025 | Monaco | EPT - Monte Carlo | | No-Limit Hold'em | €5,300 | 155 | $9,605 | | | |||| 2025 | Monaco | EPT - Monte Carlo | | No-Limit Hold'em | €550 | 42 | $2,475 | | | |||| 2024 | France | EPT - Paris | | No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty | €1,650 | 7 | $25,596 | | |
UK & Ireland Poker Tour
2013 | Ireland | UKIPT Galway | | Main Event | €1,650 | 6 | $40,108 | | | |||| 2023 | United Kingdom | UKIPT Brighton | | Main Event | £1,100 | 1 | $86,400 | 352 | |
SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker)
2024 | | SCOOP 16-M: $1,050 NLHE Super Tuesday | | No-Limit Hold'em | $1,050 | 3 | $52,343 | | | |||| 2023 | | SCOOP Events | | | | | | | | |
WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker)
2020 | | WCOOP-Low: $5.50 NLHE Turbo PKO Freezeout | | No-Limit Hold'em | $5.50 | 1 | $4,349 | | | |||| 2021 | | WCOOP $1,050 7-Max Turbo PKO Freezeout | | No-Limit Hold'em | $1,050 | 1 | $67,969 | | |
Satellite tournaments
2024 | | SCOOP 16-M: $1,050 NLHE Super Tuesday Satellite | | No-Limit Hold'em | $109 | | | | |
Casino cash game sessions
2024 | Brazil | Celebrity High-Stakes Game | | R$100/R$200 | | | | | |