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Matthew Wantman Poker Bio: Real Name, 2026 Season and Career
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Matthew Wantman's real name is Matthew Wantman.
- Known as
- Matthew Wantman
- Real name
- Matthew Wantman
- Also known as
- none on record
- Country
- USA
- Category
- Poker Players
Matthew Wantman from USA is having one of the better tournament years in poker: #42 in Card Player's 2026 Player of the Year race. As of Oct 23, 2026, Matthew is #42 in the Card Player 2026 POY race with 3,903 points and $1,938,890 in qualifying winnings.
Stats as of Oct 2026 (sources checked Oct 23, 2026).
The 2026 Season
Card Player's 2026 Overall POY leaderboard has Matthew at #42 with 3,903 points, 2 titles and 15 final tables for $1,938,890. On the Global Poker Index, Matthew is 58th on the GPI Player of the Year table (Hendon Mob). WSOP Paradise (Dec 3 to 17, 2026) can still change the standings.
Career
- Career live earnings: not re-verified this run; see the Hendon Mob
Amazing Facts
- He finished seventh in Poker Masters Event 5 for $34,000. (Card Player, Mateos Secures 9th PGT Title)
FAQ
What is Matthew Wantman's real name?
Matthew Wantman's real name is Matthew Wantman.
Where does Matthew Wantman rank in 2026?
As of Oct 23, 2026, #42 in Card Player's POY race (3,903 points) and 58th on the GPI Player of the Year table.