Nationality
American
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Born (date and place of birth)
December 17, 1985 in Dunedin, Florida, United States
Residence (current location)
Tampa, Florida, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Graduated from Ridgewood High School; no further verified higher education details
Children (number, ages)
Three sons
Year started playing poker
2003 (started playing online at 18, turned 21 in 2006 and started live tournaments soon after)
Age when started playing
Started seriously playing poker at age 18
Year turned professional
Began playing professionally around 2006-2007
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
WSOP Circuit $4,900 Championship event in Atlantic City, 3rd place, around 2007, earning over $100,000; first major bracelet win was 2017 WSOP $10,000 Dealer's Choice 6-Handed Championship for $273,962
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Learned poker at home, taught first by his father at age 8; introduced to online poker by a friend
First important tournament
First important tournament was the WSOP Circuit $4,900 Championship in Atlantic City, finishing 3rd
Main motivation for turning pro
Motivated by early online success with initial $50 bankroll from his mother; driven by support for his family and desire to win and provide for them
Initial bankroll
$50 loan from his mother which he used to start online play
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with family introduction and online poker experience; no formal poker courses documented
Total live tournament winnings
Over $13 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple tournament titles including 3 WSOP bracelets and numerous cashes; over 200 cashes in total
Number of final tables
At least 28 WSOP final tables, 3 WPT final tables
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$5,545,955 for 2nd place in 2010 WSOP Main Event
WSOP bracelets (number)
3 (2017 $10,000 Dealer's Choice, 2024 $10,000 Limit Hold’em, 2025 $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty)
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 130 cashes as of 2025
WSOP final tables
28+ WSOP final tables
Best WSOP Main Event result
2nd place in 2010 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Not prominent in super high roller $100K+ events reported
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Yes, notable high roller wins including a $25,500 NLH event at Seminole Tampa in 2022
Online tournament winnings
Early success in online poker with significant winnings starting with initial $50; exact totals not publicly detailed
Main cash game limits
Plays high stakes live tournaments and mixed games; cash game details not fully detailed
Highest stakes played
Known to play $10,000+ buy-in events regularly, including mixed games and high rollers
Country ranking
Among top American professional poker players
All Time Money List position
Top positions on All-Time Money List with earnings exceeding $13 million
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Consistently active with multiple cashes annually at WSOP and other events from 2007 to 2025 including peak activity in 2017 and 2024-2025
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Mixed games specialist and No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Predominantly live tournaments with strong mixed games capability
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Competent at various formats, including 6-handed and full ring; also excels in mixed short-handed events
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Limit Hold'em, Dealers Choice, Omaha, Razz, H.O.R.S.E., Triple Stud, Mixed Games
Specialization limits
$1,500 to $50,000+ buy-in tournaments
Online rooms where plays
Began on online poker with the screen name "$JMONEY$"
Favorite casinos/locations
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino (WSOP venue), Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, Horseshoe Las Vegas
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive, highly skilled mixed games player; adapts well to opponents
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for strong strategic play rather than excessive bluffing; expert trap player in mixed games
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical and intuitive strategic decision-making with emphasis on Game Theory Optimal concepts
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to different formats and opponents; excels in mixed game formats
Playing strengths
Mixed game expertise, deep tournament runs, heads-up skills, stamina in long events
GTO strategy usage
Uses Game Theory Optimal strategies extensively, especially in mixed games
Poker software usage
Likely uses modern poker software tools for analysis (no specific tool names publicly verified)
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on ESPN coverage during 2010 WSOP Main Event and other WSOP broadcasts
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Has played in High Stakes Poker and similar televised high stakes events
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews interviews, WSOP official site interviews, PokerGO content
Posting frequency in social media
Occasional updates related to poker and personal life
Type of content in social media
Poker results, personal milestones, family life updates
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Involved in real estate investing alongside poker career
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, WSOP news articles
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Respected figure in the poker community as evidenced by frequent final tables and longevity
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Runner-up in 2010 WSOP Main Event; 3-time WSOP bracelet winner; multiple final tables and high roller wins
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
At one time tied record for most WSOP cashes in a single year (17 cashes in 2017, tied with Chris Ferguson)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Known for promoting mixed games and diverse poker formats through tournament success and public presence
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Recognized as one of the top American poker professionals with longevity, consistency, and mixed game prowess
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Highlighted the viability of mixed games and dealers choice formats at high levels of professional poker
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-06-10 | United States | WSOP | Horseshoe Las Vegas | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Super Turbo Bounty | 1500 | 1st | 247,595 | 2232 | |
Contributed poker commentary occasionally for streamed events