Nationality
American
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Born (date and place of birth)
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Residence (current location)
Lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended De La Salle High School; majored in Computer Science and Economics at Washington University in St. Louis
Year started playing poker
Began playing poker regularly in mid-2000s (around 2006-2007 inferred)
Age when started playing
Early 20s (inferred from age and start year)
Year turned professional
Early professional years around late 2000s, with tournament wins starting in 2009
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2009 Great Minnesota Freezeout Main Event, winning $58,768
First important tournament
Early career involved regular local tournaments in Minnesota pool halls and poker rooms
Main motivation for turning pro
Enjoyment of the game and competitive nature, learning mostly by trial and error rather than formal study
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught primarily, with emphasis on learning through experience and trial and error
Total live tournament winnings
Over $750,000 in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
At least 8 documented live tournament wins including two Heartland Poker Tour titles and other regional events
Number of final tables
Multiple final table appearances including MSPT and HPT events
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$69,043 for winning the 2014 Heartland Poker Tour Altoona Main Event
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 10 cashes in WSOP events
Best WSOP Main Event result
No top final table finish recorded in WSOP Main Event
Poker team
Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Team Pro
Main cash game limits
Primarily $1,000 buy-in tournament range regionally
Highest stakes played
Played $15,000 WPT events; two-year combined $30,000 buy-in in high stakes tournaments
Country ranking
Leading Midwestern/U.S. regional player, especially in Minnesota poker
All Time Money List position
Around 16th on Minnesota all-time money list
Average tournament win
Typical cashes range $3,000–$10,000 with wins over $50,000
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Active with consistent cashes yearly, including regular MSPT and Heartland Poker Tour events
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em specialist focused on tournaments
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play, regional and mid-stakes
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 6-max tournaments typical
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-limit Hold'em
Specialization limits
Mid-stakes tournament buy-ins $1,000 to $15,000
Favorite casinos/locations
Minnesota MSPT venues like Running Aces Casino; frequent Borgata (NJ)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Solid, strategic with dry humor; thoughtful, analytical play style
Known for bluffs/traps
Employs well-timed bluffs; strategic bet sizing and river plays
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical and intuitive play; strong trial and error learning
Style adaptability
Adapts well to Midwestern and East Coast player pools
Playing strengths
Tournament strategy, opponent reading, river betting, chip accumulation
GTO strategy usage
Uses modern poker theory and GTO concepts in competitive tournaments
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Commentary on MSPT live streams
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured interview on CardsChat titled "The Face of Minnesota Poker" (2023)
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-alexander-8668b5140
Posting frequency in social media
Active on Twitter with frequent poker-related posts
Type of content in social media
Poker commentary, tournament promotions, personal insights
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Team Pro
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
MSPT Pro and poker ambassador
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
PokerNews and CardsChat interviews and strategy articles
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
MSPT Hall of Fame member
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized as one of Minnesota's top poker pros
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Two Heartland Poker Tour titles; multiple regional wins; MSPT Hall of Fame
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Top all-time tournament cash list in Minnesota poker
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Promoted Midwestern poker through commentary and play
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Leading figure in Minnesota and Midwestern poker scenes
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influential in popularizing poker in Minnesota via playing and media
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
Multiple cashes 2019-2024 | USA | WSOP | Various Venues | Various Events | Various Buy-ins | Various Places | Various Prizes | Various Entries | |
Borgata tournaments
2022 | USA | Borgata | Borgata Hotel Casino | WPT Main Event | 3500 | | | | |||| 2023 | USA | Borgata | Borgata Hotel Casino | WPT Main Event | 3500 | | | | |
Local circuit events
Multiple MSPT events 2020-2024 including Minnesota State Poker Championship and Running Aces Casino events
State championship events
Multiple MSPT state championship final tables and deep runs
MSPT live stream commentator