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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
June 7, 1985 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Residence (current location)
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Civil engineering student at University of Alabama; withdrew in 2006 to play poker but returned and graduated in 2010
Children (number, ages)
Two children
Year started playing poker
Began playing professionally around 2006, competing internationally before age 21
Age when started playing
Around 20 years old
Year turned professional
2006
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Fourth place at 2006 Aussie Millions, winning over $200,000
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Jonathan Little, Eric Baldwin, Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger
First important tournament
Early tournaments abroad such as the 2006 Aussie Millions before age 21
Main motivation for turning pro
Passion for poker, ability to compete internationally before legal U.S. age; love for the game and self-improvement
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Experience-based with coaching; uses GTO solvers and modern poker theory
First sponsor/backing
No verified information on first sponsorship deal
Total live tournament winnings
Over $15.6 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple including 2 WSOP bracelets, Poker Masters, US Poker Open (2025), 3 Bellagio Cup titles, Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, WSOP Circuit Main Event
Number of final tables
At least 15 WSOP final tables, 4 WPT final tables
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$960,690 at 2006 Bellagio Cup II No-Limit Hold'em Championship
WSOP bracelets (number)
2 (both online)
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 112
WSOP final tables
15
Best WSOP Main Event result
39th place in 2018 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Played but details not specifically documented
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple in $10,000-$25,000 range
Online tournament winnings
Not quantified but includes online WSOP bracelet and cashes
Major online titles
2023 WSOP Online US event bracelet
Poker team
Associated with PokerCoaching.com via Jonathan Little; no formal team
Main cash game limits
Primarily tournament focused
Highest stakes played
High roller tournaments up to $25,000+ buy-ins
Notable high stakes sessions
Noted for clutch heads-up plays at US Poker Open 2025
"Big Game" participation
Participation not specifically documented
Country ranking
Top-ranked player from Alabama; high-ranking American pro
All Time Money List position
Top 10 American, top worldwide with $15M+ earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Consistent results, peak years 2006, 2012, 2023-2025
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Live and online tournaments
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 6-max favored
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
NLHE predominantly
Specialization limits
Mid to high buy-ins ($1,000-$25,000+)
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars, WSOP Online
Favorite casinos/locations
Bellagio, Horseshoe Las Vegas, Seminole Hard Rock, PokerGO Studios
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Adaptive, balanced, mix of exploitative and GTO play
Known for bluffs/traps
Skilled deceptive and bluffing tactics
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mixes mathematical GTO with intuition and mental strength
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to opponents and conditions
Playing strengths
Consistency, mental resilience, exploitation, multi-format skill
GTO strategy usage
Actively studies and applies solvers
Poker software usage
Solver and mental training tools
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
PokerGO events and interviews including 2025 PokerOrg podcast
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured on PokerOrg, PokerTube, PokerNews (2023-2025)
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
PokerOrg 2025
Posting frequency in social media
Regular on Twitter and Instagram
Type of content in social media
Poker insights, tournament updates, coaching offers, family content
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
PokerCoaching.com promotional link via Jonathan Little
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
MTT coaching offered via direct requests
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
GPI Player of the Decade 2010s (#7)
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized by Jonathan Little, Eric Baldwin, and Lichtenberger as top player and mentor
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Multi-million dollar cashes; 2 WSOP bracelets; Poker Masters & US Poker Open titles; Alabama’s top earner
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Highest-earning poker pro from Alabama with $15M+ career earnings
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Coaching, mentoring, poker education promotion
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Longevity, consistency, mental toughness, respected pro
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Blends GTO/exploitative play; mentors and promotes poker education
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2023|USA|WSOP Online US Series|Online|No-Limit Hold'em|5000|1|89126||||2018|USA|WSOP Main Event|Rio|No-Limit Hold'em|10000|39||||2022|USA|WSOP| |No-Limit Hold'em|50000|4|436412||||2012|USA|WSOP Event 57|Rio|No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed|10000|3|455362||
WSOP Circuit events
2024-2025|USA|WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas Main Event|Horseshoe Las Vegas|No-Limit Hold'em|1700|1|207615|774||
WSOP Online events
2023|USA|WSOP Online US Series|Online|No-Limit Hold'em|5000|1|89126||
Bellagio Cup
2006|USA|Bellagio Cup II|Bellagio|No-Limit Hold'em Championship|10300|1|960690||
US Poker Open
2025-04-17|USA|U.S. Poker Open #8|PokerGO Studios|No-Limit Hold'em|25200|1|529250|| ||||2025-04-14|USA|U.S. Poker Open #5|PokerGO Studios|No-Limit Hold'em|10100|1|220400||
Aussie Millions
2006|Australia|Aussie Millions|Melbourne|No-Limit Hold'em||4|200000+||
Wynn Classic
2025|USA|Wynn Millions|Wynn|No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max|10500|2|110500||
PokerGO events
2025-04-17 | USA | U.S. Poker Open #8 | PokerGO Studios | No-Limit Hold'em | 25200 | 1 | 529250 | | | |||| 2025-04-14 | USA | U.S. Poker Open #5 | PokerGO Studios | No-Limit Hold'em | 10100 | 1 | 220400 | | |
WSOP Circuit stops
2024-2025 | USA | WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas Main Event | Horseshoe Las Vegas | No-Limit Hold'em | 1700 | 1 | 207615 | 774 | |
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nationality: American