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Roger Moore was American, holding United States citizenship throughout his life.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Roger Moore was born on April 10, 1938. Specific place of birth details are not widely documented, but he grew up as the son of sharecroppers in the southern United States.
Residence (current location)
Roger Moore resided in Eastman, Georgia, where he also owned and operated a golf course and country club later in life.
Education (institution, specialization)
Roger Moore quit school in the eighth grade, thus having limited formal education. He entered military service after leaving school.
Children (number, ages)
No verified public information is available about Roger Moore's children, including the number or ages.
Year started playing poker
Roger Moore began playing poker professionally around 1968, which coincides with his move to Las Vegas to pursue a poker career full time.
Age when started playing
Moore started to take poker seriously and transitioned from casual to professional play around age 30.
Year turned professional
Roger Moore became a professional poker player officially in 1968 when he moved to Las Vegas to focus on the game.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
His first and most notable major tournament victory was winning a World Series of Poker bracelet in 1994 in the $5,000 Seven Card Stud event, earning $144,000.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
There is no verified information on a specific poker mentor or who introduced Roger Moore to the game; he started playing casually before going pro.
First important tournament
Moore began playing in important poker tournaments by the 1970s, with his first World Series of Poker events recorded in 1974.
Main motivation for turning pro
Roger Moore’s primary motivation for turning professional was discovering he was making more money playing poker than in his civil service job.
Initial bankroll
There is no specific public information about Moore’s initial bankroll, but likely self-funded through personal savings and poker earnings.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Roger Moore did not have formal poker education or courses; his skills were honed through experience over decades of play.
First sponsor/backing
There is no publicly available record of sponsorship deals during Roger Moore’s career, which was typical for his era.
Total live tournament winnings
Roger Moore’s total live tournament winnings are approximately $600,000 over his poker career.
Number of tournament wins
He won one World Series of Poker bracelet and several smaller tournament events, totaling one major recorded tournament win.
Number of final tables
Roger Moore had multiple final table appearances throughout his career, with at least 11 known final tables in WSOP events.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
His largest single tournament victory was the 1994 WSOP $5,000 Seven Card Stud event, earning $144,000.
WSOP bracelets (number)
He won 1 World Series of Poker bracelet, earned in the 1994 Seven Card Stud event.
WSOP cashes (number)
Roger Moore had 12 to 15 money finishes in WSOP events during his career.
WSOP final tables
Moore reached WSOP final tables about 11 times.
Best WSOP Main Event result
His best finish in the WSOP Main Event was 6th place in 1986.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No records of $100K+ buy-in super high roller results, as these events became common after his era.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No records of $25K-$100K high roller wins.
Online tournament winnings
No public information of online poker winnings; Roger Moore’s career was focused on live poker before online poker's rise.
Major online titles
No major online tournament titles known.
Poker team
No known affiliation with current poker teams or sponsored groups.
Main cash game limits
Specific cash game stakes Roger Moore played are not recorded publicly.
Highest stakes played
No verified data on highest stakes played.
Notable high stakes sessions
No notable documented high stakes cash sessions publicly known for Roger Moore.
"Big Game" participation
No documented participation in famous "Big Game" sessions.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated cash game profits are not publicly documented.
Country ranking
No formal national ranking records available for Roger Moore.
All Time Money List position
Moore’s All Time Money ranking is unlisted due to the era he played in and limited total recorded winnings.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Detailed tournament ROI statistics are unavailable for Roger Moore.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash amounts are modest compared to modern standards, with top wins around five figures to low six figures.
ITM percentage
In-the-money percentage data is not publicly detailed for Moore.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage compared to cashes is unknown due to incomplete data.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Year-by-year statistics are limited; peak years include mid-1980s through mid-1990s.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Roger Moore specialized primarily in Seven Card Stud and Limit Hold'em.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
His focus was on live tournaments with a strong emphasis on Limit poker variants.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Preferred table sizes are not explicitly documented but tournament play was primarily full ring.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Known to play Limit Seven Card Stud, Limit Hold'em, and Razz.
Specialization limits
Specialized in mid to high stakes Limit poker events.
Online rooms where plays
No documented online poker participation or regular sites.
Favorite casinos/locations
Played mainly in Las Vegas for live tournaments, and later lived in Georgia with business interests there.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Moore was known as a fearsome and formidable competitor with a disciplined, experienced playing style.
Known for bluffs/traps
No detailed public reputation for bluffing; considered a solid player consistent in results.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
His approach integrated experience and intuition developed over decades rather than formal GTO strategies which were not broadly applied in his time.
Style adaptability
Moore was respected for his competitive consistency, implying good adaptability to opponents and game conditions.
Playing strengths
Strong in Limit Seven Card Stud and tournament endurance; a respected competitor among poker Hall of Famers.
GTO strategy usage
Use of Game Theory Optimal play was unlikely as this post-dates his active years.
Poker software usage
There is no record of poker software use for training during his era.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
No documented TV poker show appearances or notable televised sessions.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No record of High Stakes Poker participation.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No Poker After Dark appearances known.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No known documentary features focused on Roger Moore.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Limited documented major magazine or poker publication interviews available.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
No known podcast appearances due to timeline.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No known personal poker podcast or video channel.
Facebook (account link)
No public Facebook profile associated with him.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No dedicated YouTube channel or related content.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No Twitch streaming channel.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No LinkedIn professional profile.
Posting frequency in social media
Not applicable due to lack of social media presence.
Type of content in social media
No content shared publicly on modern platforms.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No confirmed sponsorships during career.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No publicly known sponsorship history.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No known poker site ambassador roles.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Owned the Pine Bluff Golf Course and Country Club in Eastman, Georgia.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No information on poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No documented coaching services offered.
Coaching rates (if public)
No public pricing or coaching rates.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Did not produce educational materials such as books or courses.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No known affiliate partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal poker merchandise known.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
No poker books authored by Roger Moore.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No involvement in training series.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No masterclass presentations recorded.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No coaching work documented.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No notable coaching students reported.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational YouTube content.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Few known articles or columns focused on Moore.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No regular columns in poker magazines reported.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No conference speaking engagements known.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No involvement in poker scandals.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No accusations or controversies reported.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No known casino conflicts publicly documented.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No legal issues publicly known related to poker.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No known public disputes with other players.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No documented tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No publicly reported tax problems related to poker earnings.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
No significant poker community criticism recorded.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Not applicable.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1997, a prestigious industry honor.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Member of the Poker Hall of Fame since 1997.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Highly respected by peers such as Doyle Brunson, who publicly acknowledged Moore as a very consistent winner.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No other public poker publication awards known beyond Hall of Fame induction.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Known for consistent tournament success spanning decades culminating in WSOP bracelet and Hall of Fame induction.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
No specific poker records attributed to Moore.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Contributed to poker through long-term competitive presence and respected play across multiple decades.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No public records of charity tournament participation.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Remembered as a pioneering and consistent professional player with a formidable reputation on the tournament circuit and Seven Card Stud specialist.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced poker communities by demonstrating longevity and skill before the poker boom and was respected by contemporaries.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
1996 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $5,000 Limit Seven Card Stud | 5000 | 6 | $16,250 | 65 | | |||| 1994 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $5,000 Limit Seven Card Stud | 5000 | 1 | $144,000 | 72 | | |||| 1994 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 Limit Razz | 1500 | 10 | $3,330 | 148 | | |||| 1991 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $5,000 Limit Seven Card Stud | 5000 | 7 | $14,200 | 71 | | |||| 1988 | USA | World Series of Poker Main Event | Las Vegas | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | 10000 | 18 | $12,500 | 167 | | |||| 1987 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,000 Limit Razz | 1000 | 8 | $3,260 | 163 | | |||| 1987 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo | 1000 | 11 | $2,330 | 233 | | |||| 1987 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud | 1000 | 4 | $15,540 | 259 | | |||| 1986 | USA | World Series of Poker Main Event | Las Vegas | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | 10000 | 6 | $39,900 | 141 | | |||| 1986 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha (Rebuy) | 2500 | 6 | $14,288 | 67 | |
No tournament commentary work documented.