This native of White Plains, NY has amassed over $1,500,000 in earnings in just a few short years as a tournament pro, highlighted by his win in 2007 in a preliminary NLHE event at the WPT Borgata (good for $375,000).  Just a few months later, Matt back-to-backed final tables at the WPT Bellagio to add a cool $400,000 in earnings, cementing his place as one of the best tournament players in the world. Off the felt, Matt is known for his sense of humor and is the self-proclaimed Roshambo champion of the world.