Matt Berkey (@berkey11) / X

Matt Berkey

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Matt Berkey

@berkey11

Die hard Yinzer. Founder and lead instructor of Solve for Why Poker Training Academy (@solveforwhytv), Host of the @onlyfriends_pod

I left my heart in Pittsburgh

cpfreerolls.com/lp/mattberkey

Joined May 2010

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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Jul 2, 2022
The #WSOP is the truest grind we experience as live pros. I have so many memories from the past 16, but none as vivid as finding out my mom OD'd. I can't explain why it comes to mind as the Main approaches, but I find myself, again, revisiting that moment.
Forgiving The Forgotten: Memories of an Addict
From thevoicewithin.me
Matt Berkey
@berkey11
May 9, 2023
I honestly think this statement is closer to the real person Nik is at his core than all of the antics reflect. Saw plenty of very small examples of him going out of his way to be kind both with his words and actions. Thank you for the apology 🤝
Nik Airball
@nikairball
May 9, 2023
My Statement on the HU Match with @berkey11: First of all, I want to congratulate Matt Berkey on his victory. There was a lot of shit talking, most of it for fun and to add excitement to the match, but in the end I have to give credit where credit is due. He played well, and
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Oct 7, 2022
This is LEGIT more sus than the actual hand itself.
Robbi Jade Lew
@RobbiJadeLew
Oct 7, 2022
So I got a message … @Joeingram1
Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Mar 26, 2023
Terms for a match vs @nikairball are set. $200/400(400) $100k min, no max 3 sessions (Sat, Sun, Mon) ea week, 6.5 hrs/session Match will last 100 hrs Either player can quit down 1mm+ 10k penalty for missed session or quitting early. Venue yet to be finalized I'll keep a
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
May 6, 2023
GIF
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Jul 12, 2025
14 years ago playing $5/$10 at the aria he told me he was going to bury me in the desert where no one would ever find me after I windmilled a bluff in his face. Good to see he's kept that energy.
Tommy
@TbonePoker
Jul 12, 2025
Just 12 days ago, this man was on life tilt and told me he was going to put me in the trunk of his car. Today, he’s 2nd in chips in the Main Event with 50 left. Moral of the story: life can change fast. Never give up. Eric Afriat LOL
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Apr 27, 2023
The king of LA 👑
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Nov 23, 2024
Replying to @dankness3
Obv issues are a) this is mostly illiquid b) 200b wouldn't accomplish a fraction of what you're hoping it would regarding these social programs.
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
May 7, 2023
Kick up the stakes?
Nik Airball
@nikairball
May 7, 2023
HU Match Result: -$1,029,700 Congrats to Berkey. He played well and won the match. I’ll make a longer post in a couple days. ✌🏾
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Aug 10, 2023
When keeping it real goes wrong...
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Dec 18, 2024
Whether you agree or disagree with Justin's politics, this is maybe the most insane over step by an operator in recent memory.
Justin Bonomo 🇵🇸
@JustinBonomo
Dec 18, 2024
Down to 16 players in the $25k Super Main @WSOP informed me that I will be disqualified from the tournament if I don’t take my Keffiyeh off Pretty fucked that they’ll run charity tournaments for the IDF but won’t let me wear a scarf because it was made in Palestine 🤬🤬🤬
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
May 2, 2023
Replying to @nikairball
Bro literally ran outta cash & had to go home... but tell us more about how the game is too small
GIF
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Jul 1, 2025
This will bring High Stakes Tournament Poker in America to its knees. Imagine playing $5 million worth of buy-ins, cashing for $4 million, and still having to pay taxes on $400k 👀
Matt Glantz
@MattGlantz
Jul 1, 2025
The new federal tax proposal on gamblers in the current Senate bill, often referred to as the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” introduces significant changes to how gambling winnings and losses are taxed: Limits on Gambling Loss Deductions: The Senate version would permanently limit the
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Matt Berkey
@berkey11
Jul 11, 2022
I hope it doesn't go unnoticed that @PokerNews had zero issue shadow banning @PokerBunnyy last year, refusing to cover her in any capacity, but have zero issue doing full write ups & max coverage on a collection of known cheaters who have fleeced the community for 8 or 9 figs🤔