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Born (date and place of birth)
April 16, 1987 in Toledo, Ohio, United States
Residence (current location)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Year started playing poker
2004
Age when started playing
Started playing seriously at age 17
Year turned professional
Approximately 2006
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2016 WSOP Event #56: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em for $412,557
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Inspired by Chris Moneymaker's 2003 WSOP Main Event win; self-taught
First important tournament
Early online freeroll tournament wins including one for $600
Main motivation for turning pro
Inspired by the success story of Chris Moneymaker winning the 2003 WSOP Main Event
Initial bankroll
Won $600 in an online freeroll which started his bankroll
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Primarily self-taught with ongoing study using poker software and training programs
Total live tournament winnings
Over $53 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
47 tournament titles
Number of final tables
Over 70 final tables in major tournaments
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$2,699,752 for second place in 2016 Triton Super High Roller Series $200,000 buy-in event
WSOP bracelets (number)
4 (2016 $1,500 NLHE; 2020 WSOP Online $10,000 Heads Up NLHE; 2021 WSOP Online $7,777 NLHE Lucky 7s High Roller; 2022 WSOP $100,000 High Roller Bounty NLHE)
WSOP cashes (number)
Approximately 70 cash finishes
WSOP final tables
17 final tables
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Multiple top finishes including 2nd in 2016 $200K Triton Super High Roller and wins in various Super High Roller events
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Numerous wins in $25K-$100K buy-in high roller events, including 2022 $100K High Roller Bounty WSOP
Online tournament winnings
Over $6.5 million in online tournament winnings
Major online titles
Multiple WSOP Online bracelet wins in 2020 and 2021
Highest stakes played
Participates in $100K+ buy-in Super High Roller tournaments
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for consistent deep runs and high finishes in Super High Roller events globally
Country ranking
Among top American tournament players by earnings and results
All Time Money List position
Ranked #4 on all-time money list with over $53 million live earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Best years include 2016 and multiple strong years in 2018-2023 with consistently large cashes
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em specialist
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live and online tournament play, high roller format focus
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Mostly full ring and 6-max tournament events
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily; occasional short-deck and mixed high roller events
Specialization limits
High roller buy-ins from $25,000 to $200,000+
Online rooms where plays
Known online presence on platforms including PokerStars and GGPoker
Favorite casinos/locations
Las Vegas venues including Bally’s, Aria, and Seminole Hard Rock; also international locations such as in Monte Carlo and the Philippines (Triton events)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Quiet, composed, and methodical style; earns nickname "The Silent Assassin"
Known for bluffs/traps
Capable of well-timed bluffs and strategic pressure, prefers a disciplined approach over theatrics
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mathematical, GTO-influenced with strong understanding of game theory combined with experience
Style adaptability
Highly adaptive to opponents and changing playing conditions, excels in high-pressure situations
Playing strengths
Tournament strategy, high roller endurance, consistent deep runs, final table experience
GTO strategy usage
Extensive use of modern GTO strategies and software for training
Poker software usage
Uses poker software and training programs for study and game improvement
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured on various poker broadcasts including PokerGO events
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, Bernard Lee Poker Show interviews
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared on CardPlayer Podcast and Bernard Lee Poker Show
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate social media activity mainly around tournaments and results
Type of content in social media
Shares tournament updates and poker insights
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Active contributor on PokerCoaching.com providing training and strategy content
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Contributes educational content on PokerCoaching platform
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Participated in PokerCoaching training series
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Provides coaching content through PokerCoaching.com
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Interview and profile articles in PokerNews, CardPlayer, and PokerListings
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Card Player Player of the Year, 2016
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized among top tournament pros globally for consistency and skill
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Card Player Player of the Year 2016
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Four WSOP bracelets, multiple Super High Roller wins, over $53 million live earnings
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
One of the top 5 all-time tournament poker earners by 2022 and beyond
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Known for methodical, low-profile approach influencing tournament play style respect
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered one of the best modern tournament poker players; "The Silent Assassin" legacy
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Elevated the standard of high roller tournament play through consistent elite performance
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2022 | USA | WSOP | Bally's Las Vegas | $100,000 High Roller Bounty NLHE | 100000 | 1 | 1166810 | 46 | 400 |
WSOP Circuit events
2025 | USA | WSOP Circuit | Various | $100 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack | 100 | 60 | 406 |
WSOP Paradise
2023 | USA | WSOP Paradise | Lake Tahoe | $100,000 Ultra High Roller | 100000 | 17 | 173000 |
WSOP Online events
2021 | Online | WSOP Online | Online | $7,777 No Limit Hold'em Lucky 7s High Roller | 7777 | 1 | 283940 |
WPT Online series
2020 | Online | WPT Online Series | Online | $10,300 No-Limit Hold'em | 10300 | 1 | 247450 |
Triton Poker Series
2016 | Philippines | Triton Super High Roller Series | Manila | $200,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 200000 | 2 | 2699752 |
US Poker Open
2021 | USA | U.S. Poker Open | PokerGO Studio | $15,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 15000 | 1 | 465750 |
Poker Masters
2020 | Online | Poker Masters Online | Online | $10,300 No-Limit Hold'em | 10300 | 2 | 167000 |
Wynn Classic
2025 | USA | Wynn Summer Classic | Wynn | $10,400 No-Limit Hold'em | 10400 | 73 | 33590 |
Casino de Monte-Carlo tournaments
2025 | Monaco | EPT | Monte Carlo | €10,200 No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty | 11044 | 6 | 97067 |
Short Deck tournaments
2021 | USA | U.S. Poker Open | PokerGO Studio | $10,000 Short Deck | 10000 | 1 | 124200 |