Nationality
Australian
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Born (date and place of birth)
1994 in Yallambie, Australia
Residence (current location)
Melbourne, Australia
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied to become an actuary; background includes strong mathematical and statistical skills
Year started playing poker
2012
Age when started playing
Approximately 18 years old
Year turned professional
Around 2016, when he began cashing regularly at the World Series of Poker
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2018 WSOP Event #24: $2,620 Marathon No Limit Hold'em, won $653,581
Main motivation for turning pro
Enthralled by the strategic depth and intricacies of poker, attracted by ability to exploit opponents' mistakes, and passion for putting his own money on the line
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Extensive study including heavy use of solvers and poker theory; self-driven learning and analysis
Total live tournament winnings
Over $22.2 million in live tournament earnings as of late 2024
Number of tournament wins
Multiple, including at least four WSOP bracelets and numerous high roller titles
Number of final tables
At least 9 WSOP final tables; numerous other final table appearances in major high roller events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$3,402,000 at the 2021 Super High Roller Bowl VI ($300,000 buy-in)
WSOP bracelets (number)
4 (2018 Marathon NLHE, 2018 WSOP Europe Super High Roller, 2021 $50,000 NLHE High Roller, 2021 $100,000 NLHE High Roller)
WSOP cashes (number)
35 WSOP cashes (live and online combined)
Best WSOP Main Event result
134th place in 2017 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Multiple wins and final tables in $100K+ buy-in high roller events, including Poker Masters, Super High Roller Bowl, and partypoker MILLIONS Online
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Several $25K-$100K buy-in high roller victories, including WSOP $50,000 and $100,000 High Roller events
Online tournament winnings
Won multiple $100K buy-in online tournaments including WCOOP and partypoker MILLIONS Online events
Major online titles
WCOOP $102K Super High Roller title, partypoker MILLIONS Online $102K Mega High Roller title, other high stakes online wins
Country ranking
#1 on Australian all-time live tournament money list as of 2024
All Time Money List position
Among the top 20 on global All Time Money list with over $22 million in earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Peak earning year was 2021 with multiple high roller titles and largest cash of $3.4 million; steadily increased earnings from 2016 onward
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live and online tournament high roller MTTs with some cash game play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Mostly 6-max and full ring formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em
Specialization limits
High roller buy-ins ranging from $25,000 to $300,000 and online super high roller events
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (screen name "Iamluckbox"), partypoker, Natural8 (GG Network)
Favorite casinos/locations
Crown Casino Melbourne, PokerGO Studio (Las Vegas), Rozvadov (WSOP Europe), Macau venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive and highly adaptable; exploits opponents' tendencies aggressively using big bet sizing
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for calculated aggression and occasional thin value bets and overbluffs in spots where opponents overfold
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combination of mathematical Game Theory Optimal strategies with exploitative adjustments based on opponents
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to opponents and game conditions, quickly recognizes and attacks capped ranges
Playing strengths
Strong pattern recognition, strategic aggression, big bet sizing for max value and fold equity, excellent reading of opponents
GTO strategy usage
Heavy use of GTO concepts complemented by exploitative strategies
Poker software usage
Uses solvers and advanced analytical poker software for training and game study
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews interview and other major poker media outlets
Posting frequency in social media
Low to moderate activity on social media, mostly Twitter
Type of content in social media
Primarily poker-related content, occasional personal insights
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Has been sponsored by Natural8 (GG Network) following WSOP Circuit Ring win in 2021
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Natural8 live event sponsorship associated in 2021
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in PokerNews, PokerListings, CardPlayer, SomuchPoker and other poker publications
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Winner of the 2021 Poker Masters Purple Jacket for series champion
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely regarded among peers as one of the toughest and most feared tournament players on the high roller circuit
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Four-time WSOP bracelet winner, 2021 Poker Masters Purple Jacket winner, over $22 million live earnings, multiple super high roller titles
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Highest earning Australian poker player of all time as of 2024; multiple $1 million+ single tournament cashes
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Advanced modern high roller tournament strategy with aggressive exploitative and GTO hybrid playing style
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered one of the greatest Australian poker players and leading figure in contemporary high roller poker scene
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped popularize high roller events and advanced strategic approaches in live and online poker
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2021 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $50,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller | 50,000 | 1st | $1,132,968 | 87 | | |||| 2021 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $100,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller | 100,000 | 1st | $1,958,569 | 56 | | |||| 2018 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $2,620 Marathon No Limit Hold’em | 2,620 | 1st | $653,581 | 1,637 | | |||| 2016 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $1,500 No Limit Hold’em | 1,500 | 3rd | $196,202 | 2,535 | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2017 | Spain | EPT Barcelona | | Main Event | | | | | |
WSOP Europe
2018 | Czech Republic | WSOP Europe | Rozvadov | €25,500 Super High Roller | 25,500 | 1st | €848,702 | | |
WPT Online series
2021 | Online | WPT Online | | $100,000 Super High Roller | 100,000 | 1st | |
Triton Poker Series
2024-09-10 | South Korea | Triton Poker Series Madrid | | $150,000 No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed | 150,000 | 10th | $351,000 | | |
Poker Masters
2021 | USA | Poker Masters | PokerGO Studio | $100,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event | 100,000 | 1st | $1,160,000 | | |
Aussie Millions
2015 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Crown Casino | Main Event | | 21st | A$40,000 | |