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Nationality

American

Born (date and place of birth)

August 3, 1990, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Residence (current location)

Has lived in West Palm Beach, Florida and also spent significant time in Las Vegas, Nevada

Education (institution, specialization)

Attended University of Florida but dropped out during his second year

Year started playing poker

Approximately 2008-2009 (started playing seriously around age 16-18)

Age when started playing

Around 16 (started online poker under family member's name at 16)

Year turned professional

Around 2010-2011 (first major live tournament cash in 2011)

First major win (amount, tournament, year)

2014, $50,000 Super High Roller at Aria for $480,200

Who introduced to poker / first mentor

High school friends who reintroduced him to poker; no formal mentor publicly recorded

First important tournament

Early live tournaments around 2011; notable early cash was 2011 WPT Jacksonville Main Event (2nd place)

Main motivation for turning pro

Competitive nature from early life in sports and games; attraction to poker as a skill game with significant stakes

Initial bankroll

Not publicly documented

Poker education (courses, coaches)

Self-taught with extensive experience; developed skills through gaming, online play, and cash game grinding

Total live tournament winnings

Over $27 million in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025

Number of tournament wins

36 live tournament victories

Number of final tables

At least 81 final tables

Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)

$1,024,364 at the $100,000 Aria Super High Roller in October 2016

WSOP bracelets (number)

3 WSOP bracelets

WSOP cashes (number)

Over 80 WSOP cashes

WSOP final tables

Multiple WSOP final table appearances, including major events in 2016, 2023, and 2025

Best WSOP Main Event result

No documented top finish in the WSOP Main Event final table; best notable WSOP wins in other events

Super high roller results ($100K+)

Strong results with multiple six-figure and seven-figure finishes in super high roller events

High roller wins ($25K-$100K)

Several high roller wins including $50K and $100K buy-in events

Online tournament winnings

Not prominently documented for major online tournament winnings

Major online titles

Won a $5,300 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller Championship online WSOP event in 2023

Main cash game limits

Plays high stakes cash games, including some of the highest stakes available in live poker

Highest stakes played

Known to play $100,000+ buy-in high roller events and high stakes cash games

Notable high stakes sessions

Regularly recognized in high stakes live cash games and streamed sessions (Hustler Casino Live etc.)

"Big Game" participation

Active participant in high stakes cash games often considered "Big Game" caliber

Estimated cash game profits (if known)

Not publicly documented with exact figures, but considered a highly successful cash game player

Country ranking

Second highest all-time money earner in Florida behind Sean Winter

All Time Money List position

Within the top 100 in the All Time Money List globally

Tournament ROI (if known)

Not exactly calculable publicly but known for significant positive ROI in high roller events

Average tournament win

Average cash sizes frequently exceed $100,000, with multiple seven-figure scores

ITM percentage

Consistent in-the-money finishes with high cash counts relative to entries

Final table percentage from cashes

High final table appearance rate among cashes, indicative of strong deep run capability

Statistics by year (best/worst year)

Breakthrough year in 2014, significant growth from 2016 onwards with peaks in 2019, 2023, and 2025

Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)

No-Limit Hold'em primarily, with significant success in Pot-Limit Omaha as well

Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)

Focus on high roller live tournaments and high stakes cash games; plays both live and online tournament formats

Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)

Strong proficiency in 6-max formats, including winning a WSOP 6-handed championship

Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)

No-Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO)

Specialization limits

High roller stakes in both tournaments and cash games, typically $25,000 to $100,000+ buy-in events

Online rooms where plays

Played online under family member’s name early; no prominent current online screen name documented

Favorite casinos/locations

Aria Resort & Casino, Horseshoe Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas (high roller venues)

Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)

Aggressive and adaptable, known for intense pressure and timing

Known for bluffs/traps

Known for creative and effective bluffs, including a signature move called “Soverel’s Shift”

Mathematical or intuitive approach

Mix of mathematical understanding and intuitive gameplay

Style adaptability

High adaptability across formats and opponents, thriving in dynamic high-stakes environments

Playing strengths

Strong cash game player skills, expertise in high roller tournaments, and aggressive pressure play

GTO strategy usage

Uses modern poker theory and game theory optimal (GTO) principles in play

Poker software usage

Typical use of poker analysis and training software but no specific brands publicly noted

Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)

Multiple appearances on televised poker shows including PokerGO events and Poker After Dark

High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)

Participated in High Stakes Poker episodes (details limited)

Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)

Multiple Poker After Dark appearances (episodes unspecified)

Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)

Featured in PokerNews, Card Player, and PokerGO interviews and articles

Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)

Has appeared as guest on various poker podcasts discussing high stakes and tournament play

Posting frequency in social media

Active social media user with regular updates on poker and personal life

Type of content in social media

Poker-related content, lifestyle posts, and tournament updates

Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)

Numerous articles across PokerNews, Card Player, and other major poker media

Tournament commentary (events covered, networks, video links)

Has provided live commentary for PokerGO and other poker broadcasts

Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)

Poker Masters Purple Jacket winner 2019

Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)

Widely respected in poker community for cash game and tournament prowess

Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)

One of Florida’s all-time leading tournament earners; winner of multiple high roller events and WSOP bracelets

Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)

Multiple seven-figure cashes in high roller events; one of the highest win totals for Floridian players

Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)

Advancement of high roller poker profile and high stakes cash games on live streams

Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)

Considered one of the best high stakes cash and tournament players of his generation with influence in the poker high roller scene

Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)

Helped popularize high roller tournament play and live high stakes cash games through consistent success and presence on streams

WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years

2025-07-14|United States|World Series of Poker|Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas|$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed Championship|10000|1|986,337|546|||2023-07|United States|World Series of Poker|Hybrid Online and Live|$5,300 NLHE High Roller Online|5300|1|393,516|||2016-06|United States|World Series of Poker|Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino|$1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha|1000|1|185,317|||2021-11|United States|World Series of Poker|Online|$100,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller Online|100000|3|830,992|||2019-07|United States|World Series of Poker|Penn & Teller Theater|$50,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller|50000|2|994,072|||2022-06|United States|World Series of Poker|Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino|$250,000 No-Limit Hold'em Super High Roller|250000|5|1,001,142|||

EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons

2019-11|United Kingdom|British Poker Open|Venue Not Specified|Main Event|10000|1|Prize Not Public|||