· Began dealing poker at the age of 21 at the Mirage, but developed rheumatoid arthritis in his hands causing him to focus on playing rather than dealing

· Winner of one WPT invitational title and two WSOP bracelets

· Career tournament winnings in excess of $2.55 million

· Made the final table of the 2008 WSOPE Championship, finishing 6th

· Has made the money in each of the 4 years of the NHPC, a feat accomplished by only one other player, Huck Seed

NHPC record: 9-4

2005: Defeated Annie Duke, Dennis Wager, and David Sklansky before losing to Antonio Esfandiari in Round 4 ($75,000)
2006: Defeated James Woods and Dee Luong before losing to Huck Seed in Round 3 ($25,000)
2007: Defeated Chris Ferguson and Don Cheadle before losing to Kristy Gazes in Round 3 ($25,000)
2008:  Defeated Todd Brunson and Jamie Gold before losing to Andy Bloch in Round 3 ($25,000)

PAD record: No appearances