April 15, 2011 was a day that changed poker forever. Commonly known as Black Friday, this was the day that the U.S. Department of Justice indicted the owners of the three largest online poker sites. Most poker players who were making their living grinding online poker were devastated, including New Jersey native Tom Cannuli.
“It was gut wrenching, like a dagger to my heart," said Cannuli. "I didn’t have many options being under 21. I was in a real tough spot and didn't know what I was going to do.”
Cannuli decided to keep working at the game that he loved despite the online ban.