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Born (date and place of birth)
January 24, 1980, in Lamar, Colorado, USA
Residence (current location)
Currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied Economics at Colorado State University
Year started playing poker
2008
Age when started playing
Started serious poker involvement around age 28
Year turned professional
Circa 2012, after major tournament results including WPT title and WSOP final table
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
November 2012, won WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic $1,080 No-Limit Hold'em event
First important tournament
Early live tournament cashes recorded from January 2008; notable deep run in 2012 WSOP Main Event finishing 5th
First sponsor/backing
Signed a sponsorship deal with HogWild Poker in October 2012 for WSOP Main Event
Total live tournament winnings
Over $27.8 million in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025
Number of tournament wins
21 major live tournament titles including WPT and Triton Poker Series events
Number of final tables
At least 386 recorded final table appearances
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,892,000 at 2025 Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em event
WSOP bracelets (number)
6 WSOP bracelets, including titles across disciplines from Pot-Limit Omaha to No-Limit Hold'em and online events
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 70 WSOP cashes accumulating more than $11.6 million
WSOP final tables
Multiple final tables including the 2012 WSOP Main Event 5th place
Best WSOP Main Event result
5th place in 2012 WSOP Main Event, earning over $2.1 million
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Third place in Super High Roller Bowl for $1.2 million, other high finishes in high roller events
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple high roller wins including $50,000 PLO High Roller at 2021 WSOP worth $1.18 million
Online tournament winnings
Winner of WSOP Online $3,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller event in 2023
Major online titles
WSOP Online bracelet winner in 2023
Highest stakes played
Plays in $25,000 to $100,000+ buy-in high roller tournaments regularly
Notable high stakes sessions
Played several notable high stakes sessions including Triton events and PGT series
Country ranking
Among top American tournament players by earnings and titles
All Time Money List position
Top ranked on all-time money list with over $27 million live earnings
Average tournament win
Average cash prize substantial, often six-figure amounts at major events
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Notably strong performances in 2024 and 2025 including PGT Player of the Year 2024
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Primarily No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live high roller tournaments, also significant online tournament play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Mostly full ring and 6-max tournament formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em, Eight Game Mix
Specialization limits
High stakes tournaments ranging $5,000 to $100,000+ buy-ins
Online rooms where plays
Plays on WSOP Online and major platforms hosting online high roller events
Favorite casinos/locations
Las Vegas major venues, Jeju for Triton, PokerGO Studio for PGT events
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Balanced playing style noted for strategic prowess and calm demeanor, difficult to read
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for controlled aggression with selective bluffing and good sportsmanship
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Strong mathematical and strategic approach to game decisions
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable with success across multiple poker disciplines and formats
Playing strengths
Tournament strategy, multi-format expertise, mental composure, deep stack play
GTO strategy usage
Incorporates game theory optimal strategies in play and training
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
PokerGO coverage including major tournament final tables, WSOP broadcasts
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews.com and CardPlayer magazine interviews
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared on PokerNews Podcast discussing sponsorships and tournament results
Posting frequency in social media
Active on social media with tournament updates and coaching offers
Type of content in social media
Tournament highlights, coaching announcements, poker lifestyle
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Previously signed with HogWild Poker; current sponsorship not publicly detailed
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
HogWild Poker sponsorship signed in 2012 for WSOP Main Event
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Offers poker coaching via social media DM
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Numerous articles covering tournament wins and career progress in PokerNews, CardPlayer
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
2024 PGT Player of the Year, receiving $50,000 bonus
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Discussions about candidacy for Poker Hall of Fame ongoing due to career achievements
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Regarded highly by peers for skill and sportsmanship, joined elite WSOP bracelet group
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Six WSOP bracelets, WPT title, Triton Super High Roller title, PGT Player of the Year 2024
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Tied Phil Hellmuth for most cashes in a single WSOP series (as of 2024)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Contributions include competitive excellence and positive representation of professional poker
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
2021 WSOP $1,000 NLHE COVID-19 Relief Charity Event winner
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered one of the top all-around tournament players of his generation with lasting impact on high roller circuit
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influence credited in elevating high roller tournament scene through consistent elite tournament play
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 Eight Game Mix Six Max | 10000 | 8 | $39,966 | | | |||| 2025 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Eight Max | 25000 | 61 | $50,205 | | | |||| 2025 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 Limit Hold'em Eight Max | 10000 | 12 | $20,701 | | | |||| 2025 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max | 25000 | 22 | $73,639 | | | |||| 2025 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 Omaha Hi/Lo 8/OB | 10000 | 27 | $20,280 | | | |||| 2025 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max | 5000 | 50 | $12,089 | | | |||| 2024 | USA | WSOP Paradise | Las Vegas | $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 100000 | 9 | $243,340 | | | |||| 2023 | Online | WSOP Online | Online | $3,200 NLHE High Roller | 3200 | 1 | $360,036 | 321 | | |||| 2022 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $3,000 Limit Hold'em Six-Handed | 3000 | 1 | $142,147 | | | |||| 2021 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,000 NLHE COVID-19 Relief Charity Event | 1000 | 1 | $48,687 | | | |||| 2021 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $50,000 PLO High Roller | 50000 | 1 | $1,188,918 | | | |||| 2013 | Europe | WSOP Europe | Various | €1,650 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1650 | 1 | €70,324 | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2025 | Spain | EPT Barcelona | Casino Barcelona | €20,000 No-Limit Hold'em Unlimited Re-Entries | 20000 | 1 | €318,606 | 63 | |
WSOP Europe
2013 | Europe | WSOP Europe | Various | €1,650 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1650 | 1 | €70,324 | | |
WSOP Paradise
2024 | USA | WSOP Paradise | Las Vegas | $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 100000 | 9 | $243,340 | | |
WSOP Online events
2023 | Online | WSOP Online | Online | $3,200 NLHE High Roller | 3200 | 1 | $360,036 | 321 | |
Triton Poker Series
2025 | South Korea | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju | Jeju | $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 25000 | 1 | $1,892,000 | 391 | |
PokerGO Cup
2025 | USA | PokerGO Cup | USA | $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 10100 | 11 | $30,000 | | |
US Poker Open
2025 | USA | U.S. Poker Open | USA | $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 10100 | 9 | $32,700 | | |
Charity poker events
2021 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $1,000 NLHE COVID-19 Relief Charity Event | 1000 | 1 | $48,687 | | |
Invitational tournaments
2024 | USA | PGT Championship Invitational | USA | $0 | 1 | $500,000 | | |
PokerGO events
2025 | USA | PokerGO Studio | USA | $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 10100 | 11 | $30,000 | | |