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United States
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Residence (current location)
Orange, Connecticut, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Began playing poker in college; no formal poker education documented
Year started playing poker
Began playing seriously in college years
Age when started playing
Approximately age 18-22 based on typical college age
Year turned professional
After college graduation (exact year not confirmed)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2013 Foxwoods Poker Classic Championship Event, 1st place, $112,582
Main motivation for turning pro
Developed passion for poker in college and pursued full-time career thereafter
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with experiential learning from live and online play
Total live tournament winnings
Approximately $1.7 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
5 confirmed tournament titles including a major 2013 Foxwoods victory
Number of final tables
Over 60 total cashes including multiple final table appearances
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$411,453 for 14th place in 2015 WSOP Main Event $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em
WSOP cashes (number)
18 recorded WSOP cash finishes
Best WSOP Main Event result
14th place in 2015 WSOP Main Event
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments with some mixed format play (NLHE/PLO)
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha
Online rooms where plays
Known screen names "stealthmunk" and "aperfectgent"
Favorite casinos/locations
Borgata, Caesars properties
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Polarizing, outspoken; uses aggressive table talk and psychological tactics
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for controversial table talk including discussing opponent hands
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combination of mathematical strategy and psychological/intimidation tactics
Style adaptability
Able to adapt psychological style to tournament environments
Playing strengths
Psychological disruption of opponents, solid live tournament skills
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured in televised coverage of 2015 WSOP Main Event final 36
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Appeared on 2016 Poker Life Podcast
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Lifetime ban from Caesars and WSOP events due to incident involving drug paraphernalia; 2013 arrest for controlled substance possession
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
Banned for possession of bong during WSOP circuit event at Caesars; banned from Caesars properties
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
Arrested in November 2013 for drug possession, chose probation over rehab to compete in WSOP
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Known for conflicts at tables including refusal to shake hands and controversial table talk
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Criticized for social awkwardness and disruptive table talk breaking poker etiquette
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
States his table talk is a deliberate psychological strategy to unsettle opponents
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized for skill despite divisive personality
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Nearly $1.7 million live earnings, deep WSOP Main Event run, significant tournament wins
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Highlighted the role of psychological tactics and behavior in live poker dynamics
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as talented yet controversial figure who pushed poker etiquette boundaries
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Changed perceptions regarding psychological aspects of poker competition