Matt Berkey - Poker Player

Biography

Matt Berkey is a famous American professional poker player who earned over $4.7 million in tournaments. He is also known for his entrepreneurial role in founding Solve For Why, a poker training and entertainment site. He made his net worth through playing poker and these business ventures. He also runs a podcast named Only Friends.

Here are some other information and poker achievements of Matt Berkey:

• Nationality: United States.
• Born: Leechburg, PA, United States.
• Residence: Las Vegas, NV, United States.
• Total Live Earnings: $4,730,762.
• Best Live Cash: $1,100,000.
• All-Time Money List: 428th.

Matt Berkey's Background

Born on January 29, 1982, in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, Matt Berkey dreamed of playing baseball professionally. But he discovered poker when he was just a teenager. He got a computer science degree with a minor in mathematics from Gannon University. During his college years, he grew closer to poker.

He left his career at a chemical company and became a full-time poker player. In addition to playing poker, he founded a coaching company called ‘Solve For Why’ and a poker marketing company with Tim Wheaton called ‘Above The Felt.

Matt Berkey Poker History

Berkey’s screen name is berkey11, and his career is centred around high-stakes cash games. He has made 8 World Series of Poker (WSOP) final tables, one physical WSOP final table, and several online. He is yet to earn his first bracelet. He has played on cash game live streams, including High Stakes Poker and Live At The Bike.

What is Matt Berkey’s Net Worth?

The current estimated net worth of Matt Berkey would be around $10,000,000. Most of his money comes from poker. He has made over $4.6 million in cash tournaments. This includes a $1.1 million cash in the 2016 $300,000 Super High Roller Bowl.

As mentioned above, he also earns money from his marketing and coaching firms.

Matt Berkey-Doug Polk-Nik Airball Feud

The argument between Matt Berkey, Doug Polk, and Nik Airball started when Nik Airball appeared on Doug Polk’s YouTube show and called Matt Berkey a scammer. They both accused Berkey of not playing one-on-one poker with Airball. Doug also criticised Berkey’s training products.

These all led to a back-and-forth Twitter bash between them. Eventually, Berkey agreed to play with Airball, and he won. Although they both stopped fighting, Polk and Berkey still don’t like each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt Berkey good at poker?

Yes. he finished 43rd in the 2010 WSOP main event.

How did Matt Berkey make his money?

Primarily through poker. He is also a founder of two companies focusing on training poker players and marketing.

Does Matt Berkey have a podcast?

Yes. Berkey is a presenter of Solve For Why Podcast. He even co-hosts the Only Friends podcast.

Has Matt Berkey been on Poker After Dark?

Yes, he appeared on two episodes of Season 13 (2021) of Poker After Dark.

Conclusion

Matt Berkey had a significant impact on the poker world. He became a prominent figure and earned an impressive tournament money of over $4.7 million. Beyond poker, he is also a successful entrepreneur and podcast host. Visit Adda52.com to read and learn about poker and poker players in India and the world.