Nationality
American
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Born (date and place of birth)
February 2, 1980, United States
Residence (current location)
Plantation, Florida, United States
Year started playing poker
2005 (first recorded tournament cash)
Age when started playing
25 years old
Year turned professional
Around 2005, based on first tournament cash and career progression
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2008 WSOP Circuit Atlantic City, first WSOPC ring and $48,360 in prize money
First important tournament
Participated in WPT PCA 2005, finished 69th in the $7,800 + 200 WPT No Limit Hold’em main event
Main motivation for turning pro
Shifted career focus from medicine to poker driven by passion for the game and poker’s opportunities
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Developed through live tournament experience and studying game theory; critical thinking about poker strategy publicly mentioned
Total live tournament winnings
Over $6.4 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
21 WSOP Circuit ring wins as of August 2025; multiple titles across WSOPC and other events
Number of final tables
Over 86 final tables (mostly WSOPC events)
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$279,722 for first place at 2016 WSOPC Cherokee $1,675 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event
WSOP cashes (number)
At least 19 WSOP Circuit wins, many more cashes, with total WSOP-related earnings over $4 million
WSOP final tables
4 final tables in WSOP bracelet events
Best WSOP Main Event result
35th place in 2023 WSOP Main Event, winning $280,100
Country ranking
One of the top-ranked American players in WSOP Circuit history by titles and earnings
All Time Money List position
Among top American players in All Time Money list with over $6.4 million live earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Specialized in steady WSOP Circuit wins with notable peak performances around 2015-2017 and consistent wins through 2025
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold’em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament specialist
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 6-max tournament formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold’em main format, also plays Pot-Limit Omaha (noted wins in PLO events)
Specialization limits
Mid to high buy-in tournaments ($400 to $10,000 range common)
Favorite casinos/locations
Horseshoe Council Bluffs, WSOP Circuit venues, Borgata, Caesars Palace, Harrah’s Cherokee, and other major US poker venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Strategic with strong game theory application; known for patient, logical play with a confident approach
Known for bluffs/traps
Mix of tactical bluffs and patience; reputation for sound decision-making over gimmicks
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mathematical and game theory-driven approach combined with intuitive table reads
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable evidenced by extensive WSOP Circuit success in varying fields and repeated final tables
Playing strengths
Tournament endurance, patience, knowledge of poker theory, strong endgame skills
GTO strategy usage
Actively incorporates game theory optimal concepts into play style
Poker software usage
Uses poker software tools for analysis and strategy improvement (inferred from public statements)
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in Chasing Poker Greatness Podcast and multiple poker site interviews discussing strategy and poker life
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Chasing Poker Greatness Podcast, among others
Posting frequency in social media
Moderately active on Twitter and Instagram with poker and personal reflections
Type of content in social media
Shares tournament updates, poker insights, personal motivation, and lifestyle content
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Available through platforms such as Transcend Poker Coaching
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Partners with educational platforms; provides coaching content and strategy insights
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Active in poker coaching with positive student recognition
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, and poker-focused media outlets
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Involved in a notable legal dispute with a backer over unpaid staking agreement resolved by court awarding damages to plaintiff
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
Faced court case in 2019 over dispute with Randy Garcia over backing deal, resolved with damages awarded
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Public legal dispute concerning staking payouts with Randy Garcia
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Polarizing figure in poker community due to some past controversies related to staking and payouts
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Has publicly stated intention to settle outstanding debts and addressed criticisms openly
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Holds record for most WSOP Circuit rings as of 2025
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized as WSOP Circuit GOAT based on ring count and consistency
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First player to reach 20 WSOP Circuit rings, multiple main event wins on WSOP Circuit
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds all-time record for most WSOP Circuit rings (20 rings as of August 2025)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Advanced the profile of WSOP Circuit events and inspired many players through coaching and community engagement
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered one of the greatest WSOP Circuit players, remembered for persistence and record-setting achievements
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Elevated WSOP Circuit prestige and influenced aspiring professionals through coaching and strategic insights
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2023 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 10,000 | 35 | 280,100 | 10,643 | | |||| 2017 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack | 1,500 | 6 | 213,591 | || | |||| 2014 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Millionaire Maker | 1,500 | 9 | 128,150 | || | |||| 2016 | USA | WSOPC | Horseshoe Cherokee | $1,675 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1,675 | 1 | 279,722 | || |
WSOP Circuit events
2025 | USA | WSOPC | Maryland | $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1,700 | 1 | 140,752 | 468 | | |||| 2024 | USA | WSOPC | North Carolina | $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em $1M GTD Main Event | 1,700 | 1 | 259,160 | || | |||| 2017 | USA | WSOPC | Council Bluffs | $1,675 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1,675 | 1 | 97,561 | || | |||| 2016 | USA | WSOPC | Cherokee | $1,675 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1,675 | 1 | 279,722 | || | |||| 2014 | USA | WSOPC | West Palm Beach | $580 No-Limit Hold'em Re-entry | 580 | 1 | 183,498 | || |