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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
December 14, 1990 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Residence (current location)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Began playing poker in college (specific institution not detailed)
Children (number, ages)
Expecting first child around late 2019 (became a father shortly after 2019 SHRPO win)
Year started playing poker
Started playing live tournaments in 2011; began poker in college presumably mid-2000s
Age when started playing
Approximately 18-19 years old
Year turned professional
Transitioned to professional poker after college, around early 2010s (first live cash 2011)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
$10,000 Bellagio Cup in 2015 for $562,000
First important tournament
First live tournament cash recorded August 2011 before age 21
Main motivation for turning pro
Focused on poker as career after building online reputation and early live successes; driven by passion and competitive success
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-developed through online play and studied poker, with some help on Pot Limit Omaha strategy
Total live tournament winnings
Over $21 million in live tournament earnings as of 2022
Number of tournament wins
Four U.S. Poker Open titles among multiple other tournament victories, total tournament wins exceeding 10 events including notable SHRPO and Triton titles
Number of final tables
At least 20 final table appearances across major series including WSOP, U.S. Poker Open, and high rollers
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$2,430,000 runner-up prize at the 2018 partypoker $250,000 Super High Roller in the Bahamas
WSOP cashes (number)
20+ cashes including three consecutive Main Event cashes (2013-2015)
WSOP final tables
3 final tables
Best WSOP Main Event result
372nd place in the 2014 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
2nd place $250,000 partypoker Super High Roller 2018 ($2.4M), several other top finishes in $100K+ buy-in events
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Wins in $25K-$100K range including $25,000 U.S. Poker Open events and $10,000 Bellagio Cup
Online tournament winnings
Over $1 million in major online events including SCOOP final table second place and WCOOP event win in 2016, playing as "nolez7"
Major online titles
World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) event win in 2016
Main cash game limits
High stakes cash games primarily in Las Vegas, including high roller and nosebleed stakes
Highest stakes played
Participated in $250,000 buy-in super high roller tournaments and $100,000+ cash games
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for high stakes cash sessions and live poker with intense focus and consistent results
"Big Game" participation
Plays in high stakes live cash games in venues like Aria and Bellagio
Country ranking
First among players from Florida in earnings as of 2022
All Time Money List position
Around 59th on the all-time money list with $11.5 million (reported in 2023), currently over $21 million since updated wins
Average tournament win
Average cash prize often exceeds six figures considering multiple seven-figure scores
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Strong performance peak around 2018-2022 with multiple high roller wins and final tables yearly
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily, extensive Pot Limit Omaha expertise
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Specializes in live high roller tournaments, with significant online tournament play as well
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Comfortable with full ring and 6-max tournaments, also plays short deck
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, Short Deck
Specialization limits
Primarily mid to high stakes in tournaments and cash games ($10K to $250K+ buy-ins)
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars, partypoker (known for major online wins under "nolez7")
Favorite casinos/locations
Aria, Bellagio, Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (Florida)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Tight-aggressive with an intense table presence and disciplined approach
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for disciplined play and calculated aggression rather than frequent bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Highly mathematical and study-driven, combined with practical experience intuition
Style adaptability
Demonstrated ability to adapt to different opponents and formats including evolving high roller fields
Playing strengths
Expert in high stakes tournament strategy, endgame play, and Pot Limit Omaha
GTO strategy usage
Utilizes Game Theory Optimal (GTO) concepts, especially in No-Limit Hold'em and Omaha
Poker software usage
Uses poker software tools for training and hand analysis (specific programs not detailed)
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on PokerGO broadcasts including U.S. Poker Open and other televised high roller events
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in High Stakes Poker seasons featuring high stakes cash games
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Appeared in Poker After Dark episodes
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, PokerGO interviews and live event commentary
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Participated in major poker podcasts discussing strategy and career insights
Posting frequency in social media
Active social media presence with regular posts around tournaments and poker news
Type of content in social media
Primarily poker-related content including tournament updates, personal insights, and poker lifestyle
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Authored/commented in poker publications and online news platforms
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized among peers as top American high stakes tournament player
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Multiple wins at U.S. Poker Open, major SHRPO win, top finishes in super high rollers, over $21M lifetime earnings
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Known for raising the profile of American high stakes tournament poker with consistent big scores
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Respected as one of the leading American poker pros of his generation with high roller successes
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped popularize high stakes Pot Limit Omaha and Short Deck formats in live poker
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-06-26 | USA | World Series of Poker | - | $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 10100 | 2 | 88800 | | | |||| 2025-06-26 | USA | World Series of Poker | - | $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six Max | 5000 | 122 | 9957 | | | |||| 2025-06-22 | USA | World Series of Poker | - | $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 50000 | 21 | 100000 | | | |||| 2025-06-20 | USA | World Series of Poker | - | $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Eight Max | 25000 | 37 | 61103 | | | |||| 2018-07-13 | USA | World Series of Poker | - | $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller | 50000 | 2 | 1020253 | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2018-08-30 | Spain | EPT Barcelona | - | €25,000 No Limit Hold’em | 25000 | 9 | 73110 | | |
WSOP Online events
2016 | Online | SCOOP Main Event | - | - | - | 2 | 1048000 | | | |||| 2016 | Online | WCOOP | - | - | - | 1 | - | | |
Super High Roller Series
2023-05-20 | Cyprus | Triton Super High Roller Series | - | $200,000 No-Limit Hold'em Invitational | 200000 | 4 | 1640000 | | | |||| 2025-03-04 | Jeju | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series | - | $40,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty Seven Max | 40000 | 1 | 935000 | | |
Aria High Roller Series
2025-06-19 | USA | ARIA High Roller Series | - | $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha | 10000 | 3 | 79200 | | |
PokerGO Cup
2022-02-04 | USA | PokerGO Cup | - | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 10000 | 5 | 64000 | | |
US Poker Open
2022-03-27 | USA | U.S. Poker Open | Aria Casino | $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 25000 | 1 | 440000 | 55 | |
Provided commentary and analysis for PokerGO and other poker broadcast events