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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
February 3, 1988, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Residence (current location)
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009 with a degree in mechanical engineering
Children (number, ages)
Has at least one daughter (mentioned as "girldad" in social media)
Year started playing poker
Around 2007–2008 (inferred from 16 years of playing by 2023)
Age when started playing
Approximately 19–20 years old
Year turned professional
Started professional poker career around 2010
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2015 WSOP Circuit Cherokee Main Event, $280,000+ prize
First important tournament
First WSOP final table in 2012 in a Pot Limit Hold'em event
Main motivation for turning pro
Inspired by the Moneymaker boom; left college early to pursue poker as a career
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Developed skills through online grinding and extensive live tournament experience
Total live tournament winnings
Over $16.2 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
At least 9 major titles including 2 WSOP bracelets and 2 WPT titles
Number of final tables
At least 9 WSOP final tables, multiple others across WPT and Circuit events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
2023 WSOP Main Event, $12,100,000
WSOP bracelets (number)
2 (2022 $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha; 2023 WSOP Main Event)
WSOP cashes (number)
70+ WSOP cashes
Best WSOP Main Event result
Winner of the 2023 WSOP Main Event
Online tournament winnings
Significant online grinding background but exact winnings unlisted
Poker team
Signed with Poker Royalty as of 2023
Country ranking
Among top American tournament players as of 2025
All Time Money List position
In top positions on All Time Money List with $16M+ live earnings
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play, also known for mixed game skills
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 8-handed, skilled in mixed games including 8-handed PLO
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
NLHE, PLO, mixed games including Pot Limit Omaha
Online rooms where plays
Known as "notontilt09" on online platforms, active in various online rooms
Favorite casinos/locations
Live events in Las Vegas venues (Horseshoe, Borgata), Cherokee
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Balanced, patient, mathematically sound with an ability to adapt; approach described as well-rounded and modern
Known for bluffs/traps
Uses strategic bluffs; known for solid post-flop play
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Primarily mathematical with experience in both GTO and exploitative play
Style adaptability
High adaptability, experienced in various poker formats and evolving strategies
Playing strengths
Mixed-game expertise, tournament endurance, strong final table and heads-up play
GTO strategy usage
Incorporates Game Theory Optimal strategies alongside experiential play
Poker software usage
Utilizes poker software and training tools as part of ongoing study and improvement
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured in numerous WSOP final table broadcasts including 2023 Main Event
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, ESPN, CardPlayer, and other poker media interviews post-2023 Main Event victory
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-weinman
Posting frequency in social media
Active on social media, especially Twitter with poker-related posts
Type of content in social media
Shares content related to poker achievements, insights, and personal updates
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Signed with Poker Royalty marketing agency as of 2023
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Poker Royalty ambassador since 2023
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Advisor at gaming startup RF Poker
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
Advisor roles in gaming startups such as RF Poker
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Credited with creating variants like “Duckflush” and “Fantasyland” poker variants
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Regular feature interviews and profile articles in major poker publications
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First American to win WSOP Main Event since 2018; won largest Main Event field in history (10,043 players)
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds record for largest WSOP Main Event prize ($12.1M) and largest field won (10,043 entries)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Creator of unique poker variants and contributor to poker community innovation
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known for perseverance and late career peak with historic WSOP Main Event win
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
His 2023 Main Event win highlighted resurgence of poker popularity after years of decline
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2023 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Horseshoe Las Vegas | Main Event No-Limit Hold'em | 10,000 | 1st | 12,100,000 | 10,043 | |
WSOP Circuit events
2015 | USA | WSOP Circuit Cherokee | Cherokee | Main Event | | 1st | ~280,000 | | |