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Born (date and place of birth)
July 2, 1986 in East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England
Children (number, ages)
Has children; details not specified publicly
Year started playing poker
Around 2006
Age when started playing
Started serious poker involvement around age 20
Year turned professional
Approximately 2007-2008 when he transitioned to full-time professional poker
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2011 Partouche Poker Tour Main Event in Cannes, winning €1,000,000
First important tournament
Early tournaments around 2007-2008 in England and first notable success in 2008 WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event finishing 4th
Main motivation for turning pro
Career switch after knee injury ended professional football aspirations; passion for poker and skill development
Initial bankroll
Early buy-in monies partially loaned by then-girlfriend for local tournaments
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught initially; learned through local casino experience and online play; continuous improvement via modern strategies
First sponsor/backing
Matchbook.com (One Drop event sponsor patch) circa 2012; previously Everest Poker brand ambassador (2014-2015)
Total live tournament winnings
Over $21,700,000 in live tournament earnings as of early 2021
Number of tournament wins
Multiple titles including Partouche Poker Tour 2011, Aussie Millions 2011 (A$100,000 High Roller), Aussie Millions 2013 (A$250,000 Challenge)
Number of final tables
Numerous final table appearances, including major events in WSOP, EPT, Aussie Millions, and Super High Roller events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$10,112,001 for 2nd place in 2012 WSOP Big One for One Drop $1,000,000 buy-in event
WSOP cashes (number)
Multiple cashes including high-profile finishes like 2nd in 2012 Big One for One Drop, 2nd in 2010 $5,000 NLH event
WSOP final tables
Several final tables including top finishes in high roller events
Best WSOP Main Event result
2nd place in 2012 WSOP Big One for One Drop event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Strong results in $100K+ buy-in events including Aussie Millions Super High Roller, Macau High Stakes Challenge, and partypoker MILLIONS Sochi Super High Roller victories
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple wins in $25K-$100K buy-in high roller events, including 2011 Aussie Millions Super High Roller
Poker team
Formerly Everest Poker ambassador; currently not publicly affiliated with a major poker team
Main cash game limits
Primarily plays high stakes cash games with limits reaching several thousand dollars per hand
Highest stakes played
Participated in million-dollar buy-in events; plays stakes up to and beyond $100,000 buy-in in tournaments and very high stakes live cash games
Notable high stakes sessions
Featured in prominent televised cash games and big money sessions known for high-stakes play including million-dollar buy-ins
"Big Game" participation
Active participant in famous high stakes cash games including Big Game style sessions
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated cash game earnings are substantial but not publicly quantified precisely
Country ranking
2nd highest all-time money winner in England as of 2019
All Time Money List position
20th on Hendon Mob All Time Money List as of 2019
Average tournament win
Average cashes often exceed six figures due to large high roller event payouts
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Best years around 2011-2013 with multiple seven-figure cashes; reduced tournament volume in later years
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments and live high stakes cash games; occasional online participation
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers full-ring and six-max formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, high roller events; limited Omaha and mixed game participation
Specialization limits
High roller stakes with buy-ins ranging $25,000 to $1,000,000
Online rooms where plays
Known online screenname "Tricky" formerly on mainstream sites including PokerStars
Favorite casinos/locations
Participates frequently at venues such as Aspers Casino London, Casino de Monte-Carlo, and Australian poker venues like Crown Casino
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive but mathematically focused; capable of high pressure and strategic well-timed bluffs
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for bold and effective bluffs in high stakes situations, including memorable televised hands
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Balance of mathematical analysis and intuitive adjustments; high skill in reading opponents and game flow
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable across tournament formats and cash game structures, able to adjust to opponents quickly
Playing strengths
Tournament versatility, high stakes cash game proficiency, mental toughness, and deep strategic thinking
GTO strategy usage
Employs game theory optimal strategies combined with exploitative adjustments
Poker software usage
Utilizes advanced poker software tools for study and analysis though specific programs not publicly detailed
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on Poker After Dark, High Stakes Poker, and numerous PokerGO broadcasts
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in multiple seasons of High Stakes Poker
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Featured in Poker After Dark episodes
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Subject of online documentary covering early life to One Drop success commissioned by British media
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in interviews on PokerNews, CardPlayer, and Upswing Poker websites
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest appearances on popular poker podcasts though specific episode details limited
Posting frequency in social media
Occasional social media posting focusing on family, travel, and poker insights
Type of content in social media
Personal life updates, poker event highlights, and adventure-related posts
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Past sponsorships include Everest Poker (2014-2015), One Drop tournament patch sponsor Matchbook.com
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Everest Poker (signed 2014, parted 2015); Matchbook.com during 2012 One Drop event
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Everest Poker ambassador until mid-2015
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Multiple featured articles on PokerNews, Upswing Poker, CardPlayer
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
European Poker Player of the Year 2011; Britain's Best Cash Player 2011
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely respected by peers with multiple high stakes tournament honors
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Record for one of the largest single tournament prize money cashes ($10.1M in 2012)
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
2nd place in highest buy-in poker tournament ever (WSOP Big One for One Drop, $1,000,000 buy-in)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Raised profile of high roller tournaments; influential in popularizing high stakes poker
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Participated in One Drop charity event; portion of proceeds for charity causes
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Regarded as one of the greatest British poker players and among top all-time tournament earners globally
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped elevate high roller tournament prestige and mainstream media interest in poker
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2019 | Italy | WSOPE | | €25,500 WSOPE Platinum High Roller | 25500 | 2nd | 412,256 | | | |||| 2012 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop | 1000000 | 2nd | 10,112,001 | 48 | |||| 2010 | USA | WSOP | Rio | $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 5000 | 2nd | 505,725 | | |||| 2008 | USA | WSOP | Rio | $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 5000 | 4th | 245,927 | | |||| 2010 | USA | WSOP | Rio | $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em - Six Handed | 25000 | 7th | 141,168 | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2011 | UK | EPT London | | £20,000 High Roller | | 7th | 68,800 | | |||| 2010 | Portugal | EPT Vilamoura | | Main Event | | 4th | 140,000 | |
Triton Poker Series
2019 | UK | Triton Poker London | | £1,050,000 High Roller | 1050000 | | | | |
Super High Roller Series
2020 | Russia | partypoker MILLIONS Sochi | | $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 25000 | 1st | 435,000 | 58 | |
Aussie Millions
2013 | Australia | Aussie Millions | | $250,000 Challenge | 250000 | 1st | 2,111,397 | | |||| 2011 | Australia | Aussie Millions | | A$100,000 NLH | 100000 | 1st | 1,508,258 | | |||| 2011 | Australia | Aussie Millions | | A$250,000 Super High Roller | 250000 | 2nd | 1,384,631 | |
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