Nationality
American
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Residence (current location)
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Year started playing poker
2008
Year turned professional
Around 2008
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2012 WSOP Event #46: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em for $694,609
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
His grandfather, who played poker in Atlantic City, was a significant early influence
Main motivation for turning pro
Inspired by watching Chris Moneymaker win and saw poker as an opportunity for financial success; social games with friends evolved into serious study
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-educated with study and visualizations; no formal courses documented
Total live tournament winnings
Over $8.9 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
Multiple tournament wins including 4 PokerGO Tour titles and several other live tournament victories
Number of final tables
At least 19 final tables on the PokerGO Tour and multiple others overall
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$694,609 at 2012 WSOP Event #46: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2012 WSOP $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em event)
WSOP cashes (number)
88 cashes at the WSOP
WSOP final tables
5 WSOP final tables
Poker team
Novak sponsorship as of 2025 (mentioned in social media)
Highest stakes played
Competed in high roller events including $25,000 and above buy-in tournaments
Country ranking
Top 20 in New York poker scene, around 99th on U.S. All-Time Money List
All Time Money List position
Around 200th to 250th globally all-time live money ranking
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Significant wins and final tables in 2012, 2023-2025 including PokerGO Cup 2025 victory
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments, also active online
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
6-max and full ring tournament preference
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily
Specialization limits
Mid to high stakes tournaments including $2,500 to $25,000+ buy-ins
Favorite casinos/locations
Aria Resort & Casino, Wynn, Venetian, and other major Las Vegas venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Balanced TAG style with disciplined aggression and adaptability
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for disciplined and well-timed aggression rather than frequent bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mix of mathematical and intuitive approach with visualization techniques
Style adaptability
High adaptability demonstrated in high-stakes series success
Playing strengths
Tournament endurance, final table performance, heads-up prowess
GTO strategy usage
Incorporates GTO strategies as part of modern tournament play
Poker software usage
Utilizes poker training software and databases for study (inferred)
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Interviewed by CardPlayer and PokerNews with insights into mindset and career
Posting frequency in social media
Active social media presence with updates during tournament runs
Type of content in social media
Poker tournament updates, personal insights, sponsorship announcements
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Novak (poker app sponsorship) as of 2025
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Articles and features on PokerNews, CardPlayer, Gutshot Magazine
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
2012 WSOP Bracelet winner; 2025 PokerGO Cup Champion; multiple high roller final tables
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Established as a strong tournament grinder with longevity since late 2000s
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | Event #99: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed | 5000 | 81 | 9932 | 735 | | |||| 2025 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | Event #62: $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em | 5000 | 65 | 12368 | 1168 | | |||| 2012 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | Event #46: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 2500 | 1 | 694609 | 1644 | |
Triton Poker Series
2025 | South Korea | Triton Poker Series | Jeju | Main Event | | | 274000 | | |
PokerGO Cup
2025-02 | USA | PokerGO Cup | Aria, Las Vegas | Event #2: $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 10100 | 1 | 295000 | | | |||| 2025-02 | USA | PokerGO Cup | Aria, Las Vegas | Event #1: $5,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 5100 | 2 | 123900 | | | |||| 2025-02 | USA | PokerGO Cup | Aria, Las Vegas | Event #4: $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em | 10100 | 2 | 161700 | | | |||| 2025-02 | USA | PokerGO Cup | Aria, Las Vegas | Event #8: $25,200 No-Limit Hold'em | 25200 | 2 | 350000 | | |
US Poker Open
2023-10 | USA | US Poker Open | | Event #1 | 10000 | 1 | 231000 | | |