Mike Matusow's Vital Stats:
Mike Matusow lives in Las Vegas, where he's a regular player at the Bellagio. He's won two World Series of Poker Bracelets and is considered one of the best Omaha players in the world. He finished 9th at the 2005 World Series of Poker main event and won the 2005 WSOP tournament of champions.
Mike Matusow's Poker Nickname:
"The Mouth." Matusow is well-known for being extremely talkative at the table, constantly teasing and needling his opponents, and never holding back emotional outbursts.
Mike Matusow on Mike Matusow:
"I believe in my heart I’m one of the top five no limit hold’em players in the world. It’s the only thing I do good, I’m an idiot when it comes to anything else. I got no fear. I’m fearless. I’m not afraid to go broke. I’m not afraid to put all my whole tournament on the line.”
--from World Poker Tour Site
Mike Matusow's Least Favorite Poker Game:
Matusow thinks "Triple Draw is a game for morons."
Mike Matusow's Notable Tournament Wins:
- 2008 World Series of Poker $5,000 Buy-in No-Limit 2-7 Draw Event
- 2005 World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions
- 2002 World Series of Poker $5,000 Buy-in Omaha Hi/Lo Split Event
- 1999 World Series of Poker $3,500 Buy-in No Limit Hold'em Event
Mike Matusow Trivia:
Mike was sentenced to 6 months in jail in October, 2004 for "a felony count involving illegal drugs." More detail from Las Vegas and Poker.
