NY Poker Pro Inspires and Takes 12th Bracelet
In the world of any pro game there are going to be those standouts that really bring something extra to the table. Poker, now rapidly becoming one of the more popular alternative sports in the world, has its share of top performers who also succeed in other areas of life and among them is Matt Matros, a New York City resident who has pulled in over $1 million in tournament wins so far in his career. Recently Matros won Event 12 of the World Series of Poker, pulling down a tidy $189,870 for his efforts. Still, many fans say that what makes Matros an even bigger fan is the fact that he’s not only a star pro poker player, but also a teacher, a software engineer, a writer and a graduate of one of the most influential higher learning institutions in the United States, the Ivy League school, Yale University. At age 33, Matros had to defeat more than 600 other players in Event 12, a game that was $1,500 limit hold ‘em.
After more than a decade of playing poker as he studied both mathematics for the game and game theory itself, this Brooklyn born star has a flashy piece of jewelry to show for his skill. This Series bracelet has meant a great deal to Matros who had been looking to up the ante on his personal success level. Matros stated to the press that he is extremely pleased by his win and grateful to be able to come in first and achieve his dream of a Series win.
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