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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
August 11, 1976 in Burney, California, USA
Residence (current location)
Lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended college but dropped out before attaining degree
Year started playing poker
Late 1990s (started online multi-tabling around 1998-2001)
Age when started playing
About 22 years old
Year turned professional
Moved to Las Vegas and became professional poker player in 2002
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2002 Bellagio Five Diamond Poker Classic main event win for $228,192
First important tournament
Early important tournament - 2002 Bellagio Five Diamond Poker Classic win
Main motivation for turning pro
Competitive nature from sports and enjoyment of poker competition
Initial bankroll
Self-funded from blackjack dealer job and early online earnings
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Extensive self-study through multi-tabling online and live prop play experience
First sponsor/backing
Full Tilt Poker (former member of Team Full Tilt)
Total live tournament winnings
Over $11,000,000 in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple wins including 2 World Poker Tour titles, 2 WSOP bracelets, and numerous other tournaments
Number of final tables
Extensive final table appearances across WPT, WSOP, and other events (dozens)
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Over $1,000,000 from PartyPoker Million III Limit Hold’em Cruise in 2004
WSOP bracelets (number)
2 (2008 $5,000 Mixed Hold’em; 2013 $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six Handed)
WSOP cashes (number)
54 WSOP cashes totaling over $4,043,085
WSOP final tables
Multiple WSOP final tables including notable third place in 2008 $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Won A$100,000 Hold’em event at 2007 Aussie Millions
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Several high roller wins in six-figure buy-ins, including Full Tilt Poker Pro Showdown ($120,000 buy-in) in 2006
Online tournament winnings
Significant success online, including FTOPS Event #9 win for over $291,000
Major online titles
FTOPS Event #9 win in 2008; other online tournament successes
Poker team
Former member of Team Full Tilt Poker
Highest stakes played
Played in some of the highest stakes cash games available during career peak
Notable high stakes sessions
Featured on televised High Stakes Poker cash games
"Big Game" participation
Participated in famous televised "Big Game" cash sessions
Country ranking
Among top American poker players during professional peak
All Time Money List position
Within top 50 in All-Time Money List for live tournament earnings at peak
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Career peak years 2003-2008 with large tournament wins; later years with fewer major wins but consistent cashes
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Primarily No-Limit Texas Hold’em and Mixed Hold’em events
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments and online multi-tabling tournaments
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Experienced in full ring, 6-max, and mixed formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold’em, Limit Hold’em, Mixed Hold’em, H.O.R.S.E.
Specialization limits
Varied buy-in levels, from low thousands to six-figure super high rollers
Online rooms where plays
Full Tilt Poker (primary known online platform)
Favorite casinos/locations
Bellagio, Aria, Borgata, various Las Vegas venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Loose-aggressive playing style, known for dynamic, adaptable play
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for aggressive bluffing and trapping strategies
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combination of mathematical and intuitive decision-making
Style adaptability
Highly adaptive to opponent styles and changing game conditions
Playing strengths
Strong tournament play, multi-format skill, heads-up and final table expertise
GTO strategy usage
Uses GTO concepts integrated with exploitative play
Poker software usage
Used poker software tools for training and analysis during career
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Multiple appearances on World Poker Tour broadcasts, High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Regular featured player on High Stakes Poker seasons 3-6
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Multiple Poker After Dark episodes with notable hands
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in several poker documentaries during poker boom era
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in major poker publications including PokerNews, PokerListings, CardPlayer
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest on various poker podcasts during career peak years
Posting frequency in social media
Active intermittent social media posting, primarily on Twitter
Type of content in social media
Posts include poker thoughts, personal updates, commentary on poker world
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Formerly sponsored by Full Tilt Poker
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Full Tilt Poker shareholder and sponsored pro until company closure and controversies
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Full Tilt Poker ambassador during 2000s poker boom
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
Shareholder in Full Tilt Poker during early-mid 2000s
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Author of the book "World Poker Tour: Making the Final Table" on tournament strategy
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
"World Poker Tour: Making the Final Table" (published around mid-2000s)
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Contributor to poker media with interviews and strategy articles
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Involved in publicized debt and bankruptcy related to Full Tilt Poker financial issues
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
Lawsuits from Rational Group (PokerStars) over $2.5 million debt from Full Tilt Poker loans and duplicate payments
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Criticism arose from gambling debts and financial scandals post Full Tilt fallout
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Publicly acknowledged financial troubles; returned to playing and participating in poker events
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
WSOP Player of the Year 2008
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized peer and longtime respected player during poker boom era
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
WSOP POY 2008
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First Full Tilt pro to win a Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) event that he hosted
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Significant influence on mid-2000s poker boom; helped popularize aggressive tournament play style
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered a key figure in poker boom era, known for skill and personality
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped raise poker profile during boom years; Full Tilt shareholder influence
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2018 | USA | WSOP Circuit Cherokee | Cherokee Casino | Main Event | $1,675 | 2nd | $46,000 |||| 2013 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suites | Event #32: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Handed | $5,000 | 1st | $606,317 |||| 2008 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suites | $5,000 Mixed No-Limit/Limit Hold'em | $5,000 | 1st | $374,505 |||| 2006 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suites | $5,000 Short-Handed No-Limit Hold'em | $5,000 | 2nd | $350,000
WSOP Circuit events
2018 | USA | WSOP Circuit Cherokee | Cherokee Casino | Main Event | $1,675 | 2nd | $46,000
Bellagio Cup
2002 | USA | Bellagio Five Diamond Poker Classic | Bellagio | Main Event | $3,000 | 1st | $228,192
Aussie Millions
2007 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Crown Casino Melbourne | $100,000 Hold'em | 1st | A$1,000,000+
FTOPS (Full Tilt Online Poker Series)
2008 | Online | Full Tilt Online Poker Series | FTOPS Event #9 | High Buy-in | 1st | $291,000+
Bellagio tournaments
2002 | USA | Bellagio Five Diamond Poker Classic | Bellagio | Main Event | $3,000 | 1st | $228,192
Aviation Club de France
2003 | France | World Poker Tour | Aviation Club | Main Event | | Final Table |
Satellite tournaments
2025 | USA | Hustler Casino Live | Million Dollar Game Satellite | | 1st | $1,000,000
Poker After Dark
Multiple appearances over mid-2000s episodes
High Stakes Poker
Seasons 3-6 regular player
Live cash game sessions (documented)
Participated in significant high stakes live cash games including televised sessions
High Stakes cash games
Regular on High Stakes Poker cash games
Casino cash game sessions
Played at major Las Vegas venues’ cash games
Online cash game results
Extensive online cash game play during early career
WSOP Circuit stops
2018 Cherokee Main Event 2nd place
Limited tournament commentary experience, mostly as featured pro on TV shows