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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
March 1, 1986 in Troy, New York, United States
Residence (current location)
Wynantskill, New York, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended Bentley University but dropped out quickly to pursue professional poker
Children (number, ages)
Has children (mentioned as spending more time with kids in social media)
Year started playing poker
Around 2002 (started playing seriously at 16)
Age when started playing
16 years old
Year turned professional
Around 2006-2007 (first live cash in 2006 and WSOP debut in 2007)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2008 WCOOP Event #25: $320 Pot-Limit Omaha with Rebuys for $144,113
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Learned from grandmother; early recruitment by Greg Raymer mentioned
First important tournament
First live cash recorded in 2006 East Coast Poker Championship; WSOP debut in 2007 with 4 cashes
Main motivation for turning pro
Passion for poker since youth and success in online tournaments; burnout in 2009 briefly led to retirement but returned due to love of the game
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Primarily self-taught through intense online play; learned by observing top players and trial-and-error; no formal courses recorded
First sponsor/backing
Sponsored by PokerStars early in career
Total live tournament winnings
Over $16.6 million in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple wins including seven WSOP bracelets, five WCOOP titles, five SCOOP titles, and numerous other tournament victories
Number of final tables
Numerous final table appearances including multiple WSOP final tables (exact total not specified)
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$2,957,229 at the 2025 WSOP $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller
WSOP bracelets (number)
7 World Series of Poker bracelets
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 150 WSOP cashes
WSOP final tables
Multiple WSOP final tables including in 10-Game, Pot-Limit Omaha, and No-Limit Hold'em events
Best WSOP Main Event result
No top Main Event finish beyond cashes noted; best deep run 4th in $2,500 10-Game Mix
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Won multiple $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller events at WSOP and other high roller tournaments
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple high roller wins between $25K-$100K and above buy-in events
Online tournament winnings
Over $7.2 million in lifetime online MTT cashes, including eight WCOOP titles
Major online titles
8 PokerStars WCOOP titles, 5 SCOOP titles, including being SCOOP Player of the Series in 2012
Poker team
Official coach of #teamlucky; no major commercial stable mentioned
Main cash game limits
Known for high stakes cash games, including leading roles in online and live mixed games and PLO cash games
Highest stakes played
Plays in $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller events and other top high-stakes cash games
Notable high stakes sessions
Played over 35,000 online tournaments early career; known for multi-tabling up to 20-40 tables simultaneously online
"Big Game" participation
Participated in poker high stakes cash games and famous mixed game sessions; details limited
Country ranking
Among top American professional poker players by earnings and accolades
All Time Money List position
Top 20 on All Time Money List with over $16 million live earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Known for particularly successful years in 2012 (online), 2015 (first bracelet), 2018 (WSOP Player of the Year), and 2025 (WSOP Player of the Year)
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Mixed games specialist including Pot-Limit Omaha, No-Limit Hold'em, Seven Card Stud, and other mixed variants
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament player and online multi-table tournament player with extensive cash game experience in both online and live formats
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Plays 6-max and full ring in tournaments; proficient in heads-up when required
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
NLHE, PLO, 8-game mix, Seven Card Stud (and variants), HORSE, Triple Stud, Lowball Draw, and mixed games
Specialization limits
Plays high stakes in live and online tournaments; cash game stakes up to $100K+ buy-ins and high stakes cash games
Online rooms where plays
Primarily PokerStars (screenname "shaundeeb") and Full Tilt Poker (screenname "tedsfishfry")
Favorite casinos/locations
Plays frequently at WSOP venues in Las Vegas, King's Resort (Czech Republic), and other major international poker destinations
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive and observant; known for strategic multi-tabling and exploitation of opponents; sometimes described as provocative or brash on social media
Known for bluffs/traps
Has a reputation for aggressive plays and also a public history of slowrolling opponents at showdown
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combination of mathematical GTO and intuitive adjustments; adapts based on opponents and structure
Style adaptability
High adaptability across mixed games and tournament formats
Playing strengths
Expertise in mixed games, multi-tabling, strategic adjustments, memory and player reads, stamina in long sessions
GTO strategy usage
Uses Game Theory Optimal strategies extensively, especially in mixed game and high stakes formats
Poker software usage
Uses training software for analysis and improvement; no specific software names publicly listed
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on Poker Night in America, ESPN featured tables, and other televised poker events
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in High Stakes Poker shows (seasons and episodes unspecified)
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Participated in Poker After Dark episodes (episodes not specified)
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, Poker.org, and other major poker media interviews
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared as guest on multiple poker podcasts (specific episodes not listed)
Posting frequency in social media
Active intermittently; known for occasionally provocatively engaging on Twitter
Type of content in social media
Poker-related insights, personal updates, coaching/promotional content
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Sponsored by PokerStars early in career; official coach of #teamlucky
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
PokerStars sponsorship in early career; coaching affiliation with teamlucky
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Official coach for #teamlucky poker team
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Offers coaching services, associated with teamlucky coaching programs
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Coaching available via online poker training sites
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Multiple articles on PokerNews, CardPlayer, and Poker.org about his career and strategy
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Known for social media controversies and public disputes with other poker pros
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Public disputes with Daniel Negreanu, William Kassouf, Brandon Cantu, among others on social media
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Criticized within the community for slowrolling opponents and controversial social media behavior
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Generally does not apologize for controversial behavior; defends his style as part of poker persona
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
2018 and 2025 WSOP Player of the Year; recognized as one of top online and live tournament players
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Candidate for Poker Hall of Fame upon eligibility (age 40 in 2026)
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Respected for skill and versatility across poker variants by peers
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
WSOP POY awards and SCOOP/WCOOP Player of the Series titles recognized by major poker media
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First player to achieve back-to-back PokerStars Tournament Leaderboard top spots; multiple major titles live and online
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Only second player after Daniel Negreanu to win WSOP Player of the Year title twice
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Popularized mixed games and multi-table online tournament strategies; coaching contributions via teamlucky
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as one of the most versatile and hardest grinding players in modern poker, blending online domination and live success
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Impact on poker tournament strategies, especially mixed games; influence on coaching and online poker culture
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025|USA|WSOP|Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino|Event #79: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller|100000|1|2957229|122||||2025|USA|WSOP|Rio|Event #27: $1,500 Eight Game Mix|1500|1||||||2018|USA|WSOP|Rio|Event #42: $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha|25000|1|1433616|||
Worked in tournament commentary on Poker Night in America and other PokerGO events