Player Profile - Dentale

Name: Mike Dentale
Town: Brooklyn, NY
Age: 40

Nicknames: Mike D, Mikey Windows, Mikey Unbelievable, Mikey Guns, Mikey Muscles

Occupation: Business Owner & Serious Poker Player (2007)

Family: Wife, two daughters (ages 3 & 4)


Interests: Watching Movies (Action/Sci-Fi)

Poker Start: Playing neighbor tournaments 5 years ago

Best Borgata Moment: 3rd Place finish at the 2008 Borgata Summer Poker Open ($1,500 event, $49,920 prize)

Ipod Selections: Satellite Radio Mix (Electronic/Dance - Ch. 38) featuring Carl Cox, Paul Van Dyk and other recognizable DJs

Favorite Television Shows: History Channel & Documentaries

Cartoon Character that Most Represents Style of Play: Tasmanian Devil, "because I terrorize the table."

Player Would Most Like to Face Heads-Up: “Not to be arrogant, but I’ll play anyone, anywhere and let fate take its course."

What People Should Know: “Health is the most important thing. Exercising and eating right are key.”

Quote to Live By: “Beat it. That’s what I tell people when I don’t want to talk about it.”