Matthew Zarcadoolas

Matthew Zarcadoolas (born 1987) from New York, USA, is a professional poker player best known by his online poker alias "MattZ." He has also achieved notable results in live tournaments, with total career earnings exceeding $1.47 million.

Zarcadoolas' live results include 147th place in the 2018 WSOP Main Event (prize approximately $37,450) and multiple cashes in WSOP events. He has even greater success online, having won major online tournaments such as the WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker).

Zarcadoolas is known for a tight-aggressive style, specializing in multi-table tournaments (MTT), with a focus on hand selection and position. His post-flop decisions are precise, and he leverages range advantage to apply pressure.

• He is a member of the poker training site "Poker Academy" and often shares strategies.
• Players commonly refer to him as "MattZ."
• He is regarded as a diligent poker learner who emphasizes balancing life and competition.

From his experience, one can learn: solid foundational theory combined with extensive practice is key; bankroll management is crucial in a poker career; meanwhile, maintaining humility and a learning mindset contributes to long-term profitability.