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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
April 14, 1985 in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Residence (current location)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Graduated from Brown University with a degree in computer science and economics
Year started playing poker
Started playing seriously around 2006
Age when started playing
Approximately 21 years old
Year turned professional
2006
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2008 WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, winning $755,891
First important tournament
19th place at WPT Legends of Poker Championship in 2006
Main motivation for turning pro
Desire to play poker professionally after quitting banking job, driven by passion and profit potential
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught through extensive online play and study during college; no formal poker school but active in online training and coaching culture
Total live tournament winnings
Over $26 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple titles including 7 WSOP bracelets and various high roller victories
Number of final tables
Numerous final tables across WSOP, WPT, PCA, and Super High Roller events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$5,160,000 for 2nd place at 2015 Poker Central Super High Roller Bowl
WSOP bracelets (number)
7 WSOP bracelets (first in 2008, latest in 2024)
WSOP cashes (number)
At least 48 WSOP cashes
WSOP final tables
Multiple WSOP final tables including recent years through 2024
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Notable finishes in $100K+ events including PCA $100K Super High Roller win in 2013 ($2,003,480) and other Super High Roller bowls
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple high roller wins in $25K-$100K buy-ins
Online tournament winnings
Major online wins include 2009 PokerStars Sunday Million ($232,000), WCOOP and SCOOP high roller titles
Major online titles
WCOOP $51,000 Super High Roller champion in 2015 for $1,000,000 and various other online high roller titles
Main cash game limits
Plays mostly high stakes cash games and pot-limit Omaha, mixed high stakes formats
Highest stakes played
Participated in $1 million buy-in events (Big One for One Drop) and other elite high roller tournaments
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for strong performances in high stakes cash games and tournaments consistently
"Big Game" participation
Yes, participated in "Big Game" high stakes cash games
Country ranking
Among top American tournament poker players
All Time Money List position
High position on All-Time Money List, well over $25 million in live earnings
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash varies widely, with many high six- and seven-figure scores among earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Peak years include 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2024 with multiple large cashes and wins
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em and mixed games including Omaha, Razz, and 2-7 Lowball
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments with significant online tournaments and cash game specialization
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Mostly full ring and 6-max in tournament play; heads-up skills also noted
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
NLHE, Pot-Limit Omaha, Razz, Seven Card Stud, Limit Hold'em, 2-7 Lowball Draw, HORSE
Specialization limits
High stakes tournaments $10,000 + and super high roller buy-ins $25,000 to $1,000,000
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (nicknames: Gunning4you), Full Tilt Poker (nickname: mastrblastr)
Favorite casinos/locations
Las Vegas venues including Rio, Horseshoe, Bellagio; major international tournament locations
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Analytical, adaptable, balanced aggression, unpredictable style
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for strong strategic bluffs and trap plays; unpredictable and tough opponent
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Primarily mathematical and theory-based with strong intuition skills
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to opponents and game conditions, successful in mixed games and various formats
Playing strengths
Versatility across poker variants, deep understanding of complex game theory, strong mental game
GTO strategy usage
Uses Game Theory Optimal strategies extensively, paired with deep study and software analysis
Poker software usage
Utilizes advanced poker software tools for study and analysis, common among top pros
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured on High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark, and various WSOP broadcasts
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Multiple appearances on High Stakes Poker seasons
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Participated in Poker After Dark episodes
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in major poker outlets including PokerNews, CardPlayer, Upswing Poker
Posting frequency in social media
Irregular posting, mostly during tournament seasons and notable poker events
Type of content in social media
Poker-related updates, tournament results, travel, and lifestyle posts
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Published interviews and features in CardPlayer, PokerNews, and other poker media
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
2024 WSOP Player of the Year
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Eligible for Poker Hall of Fame induction starting 2025
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely regarded and respected by peers as one of the elite all-around poker talents
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Seven WSOP bracelets, numerous high roller wins, multiple millions in live and online winnings
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Among elite with seven WSOP bracelets, top 10 WSOP all-time money list positions during peak
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Known for advancing mixed games and high roller tournament prestige and competitive standards
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Celebrated for his versatility, longevity, and high skill in multiple poker formats internationally
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influential in raising the profile of mixed games and super high roller events
Participated as commentator/participant in various industry events including WSOP coverage