Matt Berkey
Free Agent
United States
High-stakes cash game pro, poker trainer, podcaster
122K
Total Followers
$4,840,267
Lifetime Earnings
2026-01-05
Last Active
About
Matt Berkey is an American professional poker player known for high-stakes no-limit hold'em cash games and over $4.8 million in live tournament earnings, including a 5th place finish in the 2016 Super High Roller Bowl for $1.1 million. He founded Solve For Why, a leading poker training academy, and co-hosted the award-winning Only Friends podcast for over 700 daily episodes until 2025. Berkey is also known for his business venture Above The Felt entertainment agency.
Notable: 5th place in 2016 Super High Roller Bowl ($1,100,000)
Podcasts
Social Accounts
| Platform | Handle | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | @berkey11 | 50K |
| YouTube | @solveforwhy | 55K |
| @berkey11 | 17K |
Sources
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- PokerInfluencers.com verified data, last checked 2026-06-30
- X (Twitter) @berkey11
- Instagram @berkey11
- YouTube channel
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