Matthew Beck

Matthew Beck is a professional poker player from New Zealand who has made a name for himself in the Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) arena. He has been active on the live tournament circuit since at least 2016, accumulating over $158,000 in WSOP earnings across 16 cashes. His game is defined by deep runs in PLO events, where he has demonstrated both survival skills and the ability to build massive chip stacks.

Beck’s best World Series of Poker results came in the 2025 series. He finished 6th in Event #54: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed, earning $57,711 — his largest single payout to date. Earlier that same summer, he was the chip leader entering Day 2 of Event #5: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, finishing 21st for $24,173, and placed 40th in the $10,000 PLO Championship for $33,002. He also cashed in the 2025 $600 PLO Deepstack ($1,201) and $1,000 PLO 8-Handed ($2,005).

His consistency in PLO is reflected in his 2025 campaign: five cashes for a combined $118,000. Prior years include a 6th-place finish in a $550 PLO event at the 2017 WSOP Circuit Sydney ($5,559) and cashes at the 2019 WSOP Europe, including a 32nd in the €2,200 PLO ($4,026).

Beck is predominantly a Pot-Limit Omaha specialist, with over 80% of his WSOP cashes coming in PLO variants. He combines aggressive chip accumulation with the patience to navigate large fields, as shown by his chip-leading Day 2 performance in the $5,000 PLO. Unlike many players who chase No-Limit Hold'em, he has focused his career on the deeper, more technical Omaha games.

• 2025 WSOP: 6th in $1,500 PLO ($57,711); 21st in $5,000 PLO ($24,173); 40th in $10,000 PLO Championship ($33,002)
• 2025 WSOP: 199th in $1,000 PLO ($2,005); 458th in $600 PLO ($1,201)
• 2017 WSOP Circuit Sydney: 6th in $550 PLO ($5,559)
• 2019 WSOP Europe: 32nd in €2,200 PLO ($4,026)
• Total WSOP cashes: 16 for over $160,000

While Beck has yet to win a WSOP bracelet, he has established himself as a consistent force in PLO tournaments, often reaching the late stages and occasionally leading the pack. His career highlights suggest a player who thrives on the complexity of Omaha and is always a threat to go deep.