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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
July 11, 1990 in Holden, Massachusetts, United States
Year started playing poker
2008
Age when started playing
18
Year turned professional
Around 2013-2014 when major tournament successes began
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,000,000 Big One for One Drop at 2014 World Series of Poker, winning $15,306,668
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Olivier Busquet, who staked him early and mentored him in heads-up sit-n-gos
First important tournament
Early live tournament play starting in 2008; notable early online success in heads-up sit-n-go hyper-turbo events
Main motivation for turning pro
Enjoyed gambling and poker’s competitive, decisive format, influenced by Chris Moneymaker’s WSOP win
Initial bankroll
Started poker bankroll from leftover money after sports betting losses; early struggles with bankroll management
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with coaching and staking support from Olivier Busquet; heavily studied heads-up and hyper-turbo formats
Total live tournament winnings
Over $28,900,000 in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
6 major live tournament titles
Number of final tables
48 tournament final tables
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$15,306,668 for winning the 2014 WSOP Big One for One Drop $1,000,000 buy-in event
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2014 Big One for One Drop)
WSOP cashes (number)
10
Best WSOP Main Event result
No notable Main Event win; best known for Big One for One Drop win
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Multiple seven-figure cashes including EPT and WPT high roller events in 2014
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Includes wins and high placings in $25K-$100K buy-in high rollers such as WPT Alpha 8
Online tournament winnings
First player to win $1,000,000 in hyper-turbo online tournaments in a calendar year (2013)
Major online titles
Multiple, including fast-structure tournament wins under screen names "mrGR33N13" and "riyyc225"
Main cash game limits
Plays very high stakes online and live cash games, including $1K+ buy-in hyper-turbo and high roller events
Highest stakes played
$1,000,000 buy-in Big One for One Drop and $100K+ high roller tournaments
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for some massive online hyper-turbo sessions and high roller live final tables with multi-million dollar prizes
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Not publicly detailed but implied to be substantial given winnings and online success
Country ranking
Among the top American live tournament earners historically
All Time Money List position
Ranked 20th on Hendon Mob All-Time Money List with over $28.9 million
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Peak in 2014 with multiple seven-figure wins; active but lower profile in subsequent years
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Specializes in live and online tournaments, especially hyper-turbo and high roller structures
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Heads-up and 6-max preferred; known for heads-up sit-n-gos online
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
NLHE primarily in live and online hyper-turbo and heads-up formats
Specialization limits
High stakes tournaments and cash games from $1K to $1,000,000 buy-ins
Online rooms where plays
Known on Full Tilt Poker historically; also on PokerStars and other leading platforms under "mrGR33N13" and "riyyc225"
Favorite casinos/locations
Monte Carlo, Seminole Hard Rock, Aria, EPT and WSOP venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Intuitive player with aggressive tendencies, somewhat contrary to strict GTO approach
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for disciplined play but with strong bluffing and trapping skills in high stakes
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Primarily intuitive rather than strictly mathematical or game theory driven
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable across fast-structure hyper-turbos to long deep-stack live high rollers
Playing strengths
Exceptional heads-up play, rapid decision making, endurance in fast-paced hyper-turbo formats
GTO strategy usage
Uses game theory elements but largely intuitive and experience-driven rather than rigid GTO
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on major televised events during 2014 WSOP and Big One for One Drop coverage
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in multiple poker tournament documentaries focusing on 2014 Big One for One Drop win
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple interviews in poker publications such as Bluff Magazine and Card Player
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Multi-accounting ban on PokerStars in 2013, later lifted
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Known for controversial refusal to do winner’s interview in 2014 Big One for One Drop
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Criticized for rejecting poker media obligations and his private, reserved demeanor
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Stated poker is a dark game and prefers not to promote it or engage in media beyond necessity
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
2014 Player of the Year by ALL IN, BLUFF, and Card Player Magazine
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Respected among peers for both online and live tournament prowess and high roller success
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First player ever to earn $1 million in hyper-turbo online tournaments in a single calendar year; fourth largest single live tournament payout in poker history
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds record for fastest to $1 million in online hyper-turbo winnings in 2013
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Influential in proving viability of hyper-turbo format and high roller tournament success
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Won the Big One for One Drop charity event in 2014 benefiting the One Drop Foundation
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Remembered as a high roller phenom and one of the youngest to achieve top-tier poker success, influencing fast-structure tournament popularity
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped boost popularity of hyper-turbo and super high roller tournaments globally, setting new earnings benchmarks
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2017-06-05 | United States | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $111,111 No-Limit Hold'em for One Drop | 111,111 | 16 | $187,772 |||| 2015-06-29 | United States | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $111,111 No-Limit Hold'em for One Drop | 111,111 | 3 | $1,544,121 |||| 2014-07-01 | United States | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $1,000,000 No-Limit Hold'em Big One for One Drop | 1,000,000 | 1 | $15,306,668 |||| 2014-06-30 | United States | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $10,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em | 10,000 | 3 | $111,942
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2014-04-26 | Monaco | EPT Grand Final | Monte Carlo Casino | €100,000 No-Limit Hold'em Super High Roller | 100,000 | 1 | €1,539,300 ($2,129,775) |||| 2014-08-20 | Spain | EPT Barcelona | Casino Barcelona | €50,000 No-Limit Hold'em Super High Roller | 50,000 | 2 | €843,066 ($1,120,186)
Triton Poker Series
2017-02-18 | Montenegro | Triton Super High Roller Series | Portonovi Resort | HKD 250,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 32,213 | 1 | $473,408
Aria High Roller Series
2017-03-03 | United States | Aria High Roller 53 | ARIA Resort & Casino | $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 25,000 | 1 | $342,240