Matt Berkey Poker Training
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PokerGO, the subscription service from Poker Central, is launching a new original series, “2020 Hindsight.” The show will feature high stakes poker player Matt Berkey, the founder of Solve For Why Poker Training, breaking down the World Series of Poker Main Event episodes. Throughout the series, Berkey will go over each decision made by each. Meet Matt Berkey! High Stakes Poker Cash Game & Tournament Player, and Founder of Solve For Why Poker Training - arguably the most innovative poker training program on the market today. Twitter: @berkey11 @solveforwhytv.
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'Since 2003, Matt Berkey has been playing and profiting as a professional poker player– amassing near $3 million to date. He began beating the $1-$2NL and $2-$5NL while earning his BS in Computer Science from Gannon University. Today he can be found playing as high as $300/$600/$1200 NL in Ivey’s room.
He has cashed multiple WSOPs, WPTs and a host of other live events.
In addition to his impressive track record as a cash game professional, Matt amassed nearly 1 million in online tournament cashes under the name “Berkey11”, the largest of which resulted in chopping the Full Tilt Sunday Major for $102,000.'
| Matt Berkey | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | berkey11 |
| Residence | Leechburg, Pennsylvania |
| Born | January 29, 1982 (age 38) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 30 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 43rd, 2010 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 8 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| Information accurate as of 3 December 2017. | |
Matthew Berkey (born January 29, 1982) is an American professional poker player from Leechburg, Pennsylvania who focuses on live no limit hold 'em cash games.[1]
Early life[edit]
Berkey grew up in Leechburg, Pennsylvania with two siblings and aspired to be a baseball player. His parents struggled financially and were separated. His family received help from his grandparents. By the age of 13 Berkey moved in with his grandparents who pushed him in the right direction.
A practice he no longer continues, Berkey, throughout his childhood ate half a mango once every morning and once before bed every day. [1] Berkey received his B.A. in computer science.[2]
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In his youth, Berkey earned the nickname Eeyore, the donkey from Winnie the Pooh.[3]
Poker career[edit]
Berkey plays online under the nickname berkey11. Berkey finished 43rd in the 2010 World Series of Poker. He was knocked out shortly after being crippled by Jonathan Duhamel's boat.[4]
In 2013, Berkey finished 3rd in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed event for $199,733. Berkey won the 2015 $25,000 No Limit Hold'em High Roller event at the Aria Casino in December 2015 earning $315,180.
In May 2016, Berkey finished 5th in the $300,000 Super High Roller Bowl earning $1,100,000.[5]
In 2017, Berkey was regularly seen playing live televised cash games. He finished 5th in 2017 World Series of Poker $1,500 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em earning $87,141.[6] Berkey started his own poker academy called Solve For Why. The academy intends on hosting a charity event in March 2018.[7] Berkey appeared on Poker After Dark in November 2017 where he lost a $459,000 pot to poker player Garrett Adelstein while holding K♠K♥ against Adelstein's A♠A♣. The board came 7♥K♦5♠A♥6♣ giving both players a set. Both players went all in on the river.[8]
As of 2018, Berkey's total live tournament earnings exceed $3,900,000.
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References[edit]
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- ^ abRodriguez, Julio (October 7, 2013). 'A Poker Life: Matt Berkey'. Card Player. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^'MATT BERKEY'. WSOP. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^Yuhl, Kim (February 20, 2018). 'From Donkey To Dead Money: PA Pro Matt Berkey's Poker Journey'. Play Pennsylvania. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^Devil, Tassie (July 16, 2010). 'Duhamel Makes Boat To Sail Through Berkey'. PokerNews. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^Card Player News Team (November 27, 2017). 'Poker Stories Podcast: Matt Berkey Shares Details About Big Game, $1.6 Million Session'. Card Player. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^Fast, Erik (June 10, 2017). 'Anthony Marquez Wins 2017 World Series of Poker $1,500 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em'. cardplayer.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^Cross, Valerie (March 9, 2018). 'Somerville & Solve for Why Host Heads Up Charity Shootout on Twitch'. PokerNews. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^Harris, Martin (November 22, 2017). 'Brutal Coolers and Big King-High Calls on 'Poker After Dark''. PokerNews. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
