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Matt Glantz is a highly respected American professional poker player and a long-standing veteran of the tournament circuit. Known for his tactical acumen and longevity in the game, Glantz has been a fixture at the highest levels of professional poker for over two decades. Whether competing in high-stakes cash games or major championship events, he remains a dangerous and consistent competitor, frequently deep-running in prestigious series across the globe.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $9,547,671 (according to The Hendon Mob), Glantz is one of the most successful players in American poker history. While he is famously still chasing his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, his resume is packed with massive scores and final table appearances. His career highlights include a monumental victory in the 2009 European Poker Tour (EPT) High Roller in London, where he earned $862,837. In 2022, he gained international fame for winning the $1 million top bounty prize in the inaugural WSOP Mystery Bounty event. Additionally, he finished 4th in the inaugural WSOP Paradise Main Event for $685,000. Glantz continues to compete at an elite level in 2025 and 2026, recently placing 5th in the $5,300 BetMGM Millionaire Championship for $167,175. His sustained success as a high-stakes professional keeps his estimated poker net worth in the multi-million dollar range.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1971 in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, Glantz’s path to professional poker was unconventional. After earning his B.A. and MBA from Temple University, he established a successful career as an options trader and business owner. As the trading industry became increasingly automated, Glantz transitioned his sharp analytical skills and risk-management background to the poker table. Initially a part-time player focusing on cash games in Atlantic City, he eventually made the leap to full-time professional. Now based in Philadelphia, he is not only an active player but a noted strategist and a founding member of the influential “TeamLucky,” a group that includes high-profile champions like Dan Weinman.
Play Style & Strategy
Glantz is known for being an incredibly balanced and adaptable player. Having survived and thrived in the transition from the “poker boom” era to the modern age of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) solvers, he possesses a rare ability to bridge the gap between old-school live reads and contemporary mathematical precision. His experience as an options trader shines through in his play; he is exceptionally disciplined when it comes to risk management and bankroll preservation. While he is comfortable in No Limit Hold’em, he is widely regarded as a formidable mixed-game specialist, frequently competing in high-stakes H.O.R.S.E. and dealer’s choice events.
Social Media & Online Presence
To follow Matt Glantz as he continues his quest for his first bracelet and competes in the world’s biggest tournaments, you can find his official profiles here:
