Cory Carroll

Childhood

Cory Carroll was born on February 25 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Details about his early life and childhood are not widely documented in public sources.

Career

Cory Carroll is a Canadian professional poker player known for his notable achievements in live and online tournaments. He has made significant marks in the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

• Online Poker: Carroll gained recognition online under the " UGOTPZD " screen on PokerStars. He reached at least two final tables in the prestigious "Sunday Million" tournament, a $215 buy-in event with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. On October 15, 2006, he finished third, earning $55,289.86, and a month later, he was runner-up in the November 5 Sunday Million, taking home $119,091.
• World Series of Poker: Carroll cashed for the first time in the WSOP Main Event in 2007, finishing 91st out of 6,358 players and earning $67,535. That same year, he won a WSOP Circuit event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, securing $515,176 for first place.
• World Poker Tour: Carroll was twice a final tablist in WPT Championships. He finished runner-up to Jonathan Little at the Sixth Season Mirage Poker Showdown, earning $561,369. In 2008, he placed fourth in the $25,500 WPT Championship at the Five-Star World Poker Classic, earning $593,645. During this event, a memorable hand against Gus Hansen ended with Carroll's elimination, which was famously accompanied by Hansen's exclamation, "Insanity prevails, insanity prevails".

As of 2008, Carroll's total live tournament winnings exceeded $1.8 million.

Revenue

Cory Carroll's live tournament earnings have surpassed $1.8 million in 2008, with significant payouts from WSOP Circuit events and WPT final tables. 

Interesting facts

Carroll’s online poker alias "UGOTPZD" became well-known after his strong performances in the Sunday Million tournaments.

His notable final table confrontation with Gus Hansen at the 2008 WPT Championship is remembered for its dramatic finish and Hansen’s memorable quote.

Despite relatively few major tournament cashes (nine as of 2008), Carroll amassed substantial winnings, highlighting his skill and efficiency in high-stakes poker.

Legacy

While not as widely known as some poker legends, Cory Carroll has established himself as a respected professional in the poker community through consistent performances in major tournaments and online events. His success in both live and online arenas reflects the evolving nature of professional poker in the 2000s.