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British
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Born (date and place of birth)
July 12, 1985, Essex, United Kingdom
Residence (current location)
Brighton, United Kingdom
Education (institution, specialization)
Degree in Economics from Essex University
Year started playing poker
2006
Age when started playing
Started playing seriously at age 21
Year turned professional
Around 2008 when he began making significant online tournament earnings and live cashes
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2011 World Series of Poker Europe €10,000 Main Event - 2nd place; first major live breakthrough. First major live tournament win was the 2014 WPT L.A. Poker Classic Main Event for over $1,015,000.
First important tournament
Early online tournament freeroll where he scored $70, building bankroll from scratch
Main motivation for turning pro
Built bankroll from nothing by online poker success and transitioned to professional play due to consistent winnings and passion for the game
Initial bankroll
Began with winnings from an online freeroll of $70; self-funded bankroll growth from online play
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with extensive online experience; no formal courses but continual study and analysis through online software and personal development; author of poker strategy books sharing insights
First sponsor/backing
888poker
Total live tournament winnings
Over $18 million in live tournament earnings; combined with online earnings, total exceeds $42 million
Number of tournament wins
Multiple tournament wins including 2 WSOP bracelets, 1 WPT title, 1 EPT title, and numerous online titles; total live tournament titles count over several events
Number of final tables
Appeared at 16 WSOP final tables among many others across live tournaments
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,015,460 at 2014 L.A. Poker Classic (WPT Main Event)
WSOP bracelets (number)
2 (2017 and 2021)
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 180 cashes
WSOP final tables
16
Best WSOP Main Event result
2nd place at 2011 WSOP Europe €10,000 Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No major $100K+ super high roller wins but notable high roller cashes
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple high roller cashes though no major wins in $25K+ range prominently documented
Online tournament winnings
Over $25 million in online tournament earnings, ranked among the top all-time online earners
Major online titles
Multiple prestigious online wins including WCOOP Main Event (2014), FTOPS Main Event, SCOOP Main Event, and numerous triple crown badges (30+)
Poker team
Americas Cardroom professional player
Main cash game limits
Primarily tournaments; no detailed public info on cash game stakes
Highest stakes played
Primarily tournament play; online plays high-stakes tournament events
Country ranking
Among top 10 British poker players by live earnings
All Time Money List position
Top 10 English all-time money list with $6.6M+ live earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Strong live and online results steadily from 2011 onward with peak years around 2014-2021
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold’em specialist
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily online and live tournament play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers 6-max and full ring tournament formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold’em, Six-Handed formats, Turbo Deepstack (especially in online events)
Specialization limits
Mid to high-stakes tournament buy-ins, from $500 online to $25,000+ in live high rollers
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars, 888poker (previous), Full Tilt Poker (historically), Americas Cardroom
Favorite casinos/locations
Venetian, Bellagio, Wynn Las Vegas, WSOP venues in Las Vegas and Cannes (WSOPE)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive with strong ability to read opponents, utilizes tight-aggressive principles with adjustments for table dynamics
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for balanced aggression with selective bluffing; effective at trapping and value betting
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mathematical and analytical approach; deep study of GTO and exploitative adjustments
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to various opponents and formats, evolved style with changing poker strategies
Playing strengths
Online tournament endurance, live tournament final table experience, opponent reading, strategic adjustment
GTO strategy usage
Uses Game Theory Optimal strategies integrated with exploitative plays
Poker software usage
Uses poker tracking and analysis software for training and strategy optimization
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on televised poker events including WSOP coverage and WPT broadcasts
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, Bluff Magazine interviews detailing his career and strategy
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared as guest on multiple poker podcasts discussing online and live poker careers
Posting frequency in social media
Active posting primarily on Twitter and Instagram with poker-related content and personal updates
Type of content in social media
Shares poker strategy insights, tournament updates, lifestyle, and promotional content for sponsors
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Americas Cardroom (current)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
888poker (previous until early 2025)
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Americas Cardroom Ambassador
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Author of poker strategy books including "Moorman: The Inside Story of the Most Successful Online Poker Player of All Time"
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Provides coaching and poker education through published materials and occasional private coaching
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Authored poker books on strategy and career, including his biography and poker insight books
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
"Moorman: The Inside Story of the Most Successful Online Poker Player of All Time"
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Numerous featured articles in PokerNews, CardPlayer, and other major poker news outlets
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
British Poker Awards Player of the Year 2014; Bluff Magazine Online Player of the Year (twice)
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely recognized among peers as one of the top online and hybrid poker players
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First player to reach $15 million online tournament earnings milestone; record-holder for most PocketFives Triple Crown badges (30+)
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
All-time leader in online tournament earnings for extended periods; record for most online triple crown badges
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Pioneered longevity and consistency in online poker tournaments; influential poker author and strategist
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered one of the greatest online tournament players in poker history with strong crossover live success and contribution to poker literature
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped popularize online poker strategy and longevity; influential poker content creator and ambassador
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-06 | USA | WSOP | Horseshoe, Paris Las Vegas | $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six Max | 25000 | 2 | $1,129,608 | | | |||| 2024-06 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 3000 | | | | | |||| 2011-10 | France | WSOPE | Cannes | €10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 10000 | 2 | $1,068,690 | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2011-10 | France | EPT | Cannes | €10,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 10000 | 2 | | | |
WSOP Online events
2021 | Online | WSOP Online | $800 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max Turbo Deepstack | 800 | 1 | | | |
SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker)
2014 | Online | SCOOP | PokerStars | $10,000+ No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 10000 | 1 | $660,000 | | |
PokerStars tournaments
2014-05 | Online | PokerStars | WCOOP Main Event | $5,200 | 1 | $1,015,000 | | |