Professional Poker Player Niman Kenkre

BELMONT, MA - JANUARY 22: Niman Kenkre, otherwise known as "Samoleus" online, works on his poker game at his home in Belmont, MA on Jan. 22, 2018. Kenkre rode the wave of online poker, earning millions until the government announced a clampdown on the sites. Still, he continues as a professional cash game player who continues to win big at the table, including against famous celebrities. Kenkre, a former MIT engineer who quit his well-paying job to play poker full time more than a decade ago, is known for his analytical approach to the game and has spent hours formulating mathematical models, dissecting sessions, and discussing hands with top professionals. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)