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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
July 30, 1986 in Edison, New Jersey, USA
Residence (current location)
Lives primarily in Las Vegas, Nevada and Macau
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended Boston University studying engineering before dropping out to play poker professionally
Year started playing poker
2004 (started playing online poker seriously)
Age when started playing
17 years old
Year turned professional
Around 2006-2007 transitioned to full-time professional poker player
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
First notable live tournament cash at age 19 in European Poker Tour Main Event London (circa 2005-2006); early live cash in 2007; first large cash $324,244 at WPT World Poker Finals Championship Event
First important tournament
European Poker Tour Main Event in London at age 19
Main motivation for turning pro
Left university early to pursue online poker career due to rapid success and high-stakes cash game profitability
Initial bankroll
Started online poker career with an initial $50 deposit
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Largely self-taught through online play, study of high-stakes games, and experience; no formal poker courses recorded
First sponsor/backing
Full Tilt Poker Red Pro from 2009 to 2013
Total live tournament winnings
Over $6.9 million in live tournament earnings, plus estimated multimillion-dollar profits in online and live cash games exceeding $10 million
Number of tournament wins
No major recorded high-profile tournament titles (no WPT or WSOP titles), but multiple final tables including several Triton Super High Roller Series wins and single event victories like 2022 Triton Madrid Short Deck
Number of final tables
At least 5 known final tables in live events including WSOP and Triton Super High Roller events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$793,775 for 8th place in 2019 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series London (£250,000 Short Deck event)
WSOP cashes (number)
11 recorded cashes
WSOP final tables
0 recorded WSOP final tables
Best WSOP Main Event result
593rd place in 2024 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Strong performances with multiple top finishes including 4th place in $50,000 Triton Super High Roller, 2nd place in Aria High Roller 2014, and several others in $100,000+ range
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Several high roller final tables and cashes, but no large documented outright $25K-$100K tournament wins
Online tournament winnings
Estimated $5.4 million profits at Full Tilt Poker alone before site closed; among top online cash game winners of all time
Poker team
Americas Cardroom ambassador since 2024
Main cash game limits
Primarily plays nosebleed stakes cash games including $200/$400+ No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha; also high-stakes short deck
Highest stakes played
Known to play $500/$1000 and above stakes cash games both live and online; $100K+ buy-in super high roller tournaments
Notable high stakes sessions
Won largest televised pot in poker history ($3.1 million in 2023 on Hustler Casino Live "Million Dollar Game")
"Big Game" participation
Regular in televised big game cash sessions such as High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated multimillion-dollar overall profits from cash games, including over $4 million from televised cash games
Country ranking
One of the top American poker players historically in cash games and respected live tournament finisher
All Time Money List position
Among top 500 live tournament money earners with $6.9 million+
Average tournament win
Typical tournament cashes range widely, with average cash prize estimated around $100,000+ given large high roller field finishes
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Cashes spread across multiple years, with notable peaks around 2010-2011 and resurgence 2019-2024 particularly in high roller events
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha cash games and tournaments
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live and online high-stakes cash games, with supplementary high buy-in live tournaments and short deck events
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers heads-up and 6-max tables in cash games; adapts to full ring in tournaments
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Short Deck Hold'em, Mixed Games (H.O.R.S.E.) occasionally
Specialization limits
Specializes in nosebleed stakes cash games ($200/$400 and above) and high roller tournament buy-ins ($25K to $250K+)
Online rooms where plays
Full Tilt Poker (durrrr), Americas Cardroom (since 2024)
Favorite casinos/locations
Known to regularly play at Aria, Bellagio, and Macau high-stakes venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Hyper-aggressive, loose-aggressive, reputation for fearless bluffs and high-pressure play
Known for bluffs/traps
Renowned for creative, unpredictable bluffs and daring playmaking that few can read or counter
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines deep theoretical knowledge with highly intuitive, psychological and aggressive tactics
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable, capable of changing tactics live based on opponent tendencies and game flow
Playing strengths
Aggressive pressure application, psychological dynamics, range balancing, exceptional heads-up skills
GTO strategy usage
Uses advanced game theory optimal concepts blended with exploitative and creative moves, early pioneer before solver era
Poker software usage
Uses analysis and training software for study but no public details on specific tools
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Frequent appearances on High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark, Triton Poker Series broadcasts, PokerGO events
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Multiple seasons as a featured player on High Stakes Poker
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Numerous episodes including notable cash game sessions and heads-up matches
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in multiple poker documentaries and strategy videos analyzing his style and career
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple interviews with PokerNews, Triton Poker, 888Ride, and other major poker media outlets
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared on PokerNews podcasts and various poker shows discussing career and strategy
Posting frequency in social media
Low social media activity with occasional posts mainly related to poker and lifestyle
Type of content in social media
Primarily poker-related updates, occasional personal posts, minimal promotional content
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Americas Cardroom (2024–present), formerly Full Tilt Poker Red Pro (2009-2013), previously Triton Poker Ambassador
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Full Tilt Red Pro (2009-2013), Triton Poker Ambassador, Americas Cardroom (2024–present)
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Americas Cardroom Poker Ambassador from 2024, former Triton Poker Ambassador
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in many poker publications including PokerNews, CardPlayer, Oddsshark, World Poker Federation
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
Debt controversies and criticism over delayed payments; no cheating accusations
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Reported debt disputes with Canadian player Peter Jetten and gambler Haralabos Voulgaris in 2024
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Criticized for inconsistent professionalism and reported non-payment issues by some peers
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Acknowledged debts but stated intent to repay; sparse public engagement on controversies
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely respected by peers for poker skill and innovative play style despite controversies
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Won largest televised pot ever ($3.1 million) and significant earnings in highest stakes poker cash games
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds record for largest pot won in a televised poker cash game ($3.1 million)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Pioneer of hyper-aggressive cash game play and advanced balancing strategies in online poker
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Regarded as one of the most influential aggressive poker players of his generation, iconic online handle “durrrr”
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced modern poker strategies emphasizing aggression, unorthodox plays, and psychological warfare
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 593 | $32,500 | 10112 | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2005 | UK | European Poker Tour | London | Main Event | | cash | | |
WSOP Europe
2009 | UK | WSOP Europe | Cannes | £5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 14 | $25,426 | 154 | |
Triton Poker Series
2023 | Monaco | Triton Super High Roller | Monte Carlo | $31,200 PLO Bounty | 7 | $69,500 | | |
Aria High Roller Series
2014 | USA | Aria High Roller | Aria | $100,000 NLHE | 2 | cash | | |
Aussie Millions
2014 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Melbourne | $250,000 NLHE Challenge | 6 | $446,700 | | |
Poker After Dark
Multiple appearances across seasons on Poker After Dark, no specific episode details available
High Stakes Poker
Recurring featured player on multiple seasons of High Stakes Poker
High Stakes cash games
Known for large documented cash game sessions in Macau and televised high-stakes games
Private game participations
Frequent participant in high-stakes private games in Macau and Asia
Casino cash game sessions
Played extensively at Bellagio, Aria, and Macau cash game rooms
Online cash game results
Generated multimillion-dollar profits online particularly on Full Tilt Poker as "durrrr"