Michael Nolan
Ireland
Michael Nolan is an American professional poker player who left his corporate job to move to Las Vegas and pursue poker full-time. He cashed in the 2015 Hollywood Poker Open Grantville Regional Main Event. Nolan is known for his solid, patient style and has a passion for poker, music, and film.
Early Career
Michael Nolan quit the corporate rat race in January 2006, pulling an "Office Space" by leaving his job without notice and moving to Las Vegas to become a professional poker player. He documented his journey on a blog, expressing his love for money, cash, chips, and stacking opponents.
Tournament Results
In April 2015, Nolan participated in the Hollywood Poker Open Season 3 Grantville Regional Main Event. During Day 1, he was involved in a key hand against Dario Milas, where Nolan's call with a dominated hand improved on the flop, eliminating Milas. Nolan eventually finished in the money, though the exact payout is not recorded in available sources. The event had 92 entries and a $1,000 buy-in, with Steven Gurney-Goldman winning $29,342.
Personal Interests
Outside of poker, Nolan is a fan of Led Zeppelin, Dave Matthews Band, Pink Floyd, Tupac, and many other artists. He enjoys movies, especially those by Stanley Kubrick, and TV shows like Battlestar Galactica, The Sopranos, and 24. He also bets on reality shows for profit at online sportsbooks. His heroes include Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, Freddie Deeb, and Stu Ungar.
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