{"id":27914,"date":"2021-05-22T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/?p=27914"},"modified":"2021-05-24T08:14:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T13:14:15","slug":"what-happened-to-mike-matusow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/what-happened-to-mike-matusow\/","title":{"rendered":"What Ever Happened To Mike \u201cThe Mouth\u201d Matusow?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mike \u201cThe Mouth\u201d Matusow is one of the more\npolarizing characters in poker. While some enjoy his outbursts, antics, and\nconstant chatter at the tables, others find it extremely annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, love him or hate him, there is no denying\nthat Matusow is one of a kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike has built quite a career in poker over the\nyears and became pretty well-known during the boom. He was frequently invited\nto various poker shows as his presence at the tables would always add some\nflare to the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite his success on the felt, Matusow’s life\nhas been a constant struggle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He’s had drug problems, health issues and even\nended up serving time on cocaine distribution charges. Although he only spent\nsix months in county jail, the experience has left a big mark on Mike’s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we do get to see him on TV every now and then,\nhe\u2019s definitely no longer as popular as he was back during the golden years of\npoker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what\u2019s \u201cThe Mouth\u201d been up to lately? Is he\nstill on the grind, or has he found a new passion?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mike
Image: YouTube<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mike Matusow Hasn\u2019t Gone\nAnywhere<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He might not be the \u201cbig shot\u201d he once was, but\nit\u2019s hard to imagine Matusow would ever give up poker on his own will. After\nall, with nearly $10,000,000 in live tournament winnings, why would he? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, his bankroll is no longer what it used to\nbe, and sponsorship opportunities are few and far between these days. That’s\nprobably the main reason why “The Mouth” is no longer as active in\nhigh-stakes games where fortunes are won and lost on a turn of a card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, times have been tough for “The\nMouth” lately, and he’s been pretty open about it on his Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the Negreanu\/Polk heads-up was happening,\nMatusow stated that he only had about $20,000 to his name, and he apparently\nbet a large portion of his net worth on Daniel to win. That certainly didn\u2019t\nhelp his financial situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Well I did it! I bet 10k of my 20k bankroll on @RealKidPoker<\/a> getting 4 to 1 vs @DougPolkVids<\/a>. I would of bet it all but needed 6k for bills on nov. 1st. Plus the 5k I bet on Trump to win in March that could be in jeopardy. Let\u2019s go @RealKidPoker<\/a> don\u2019t let me go bust again!<\/p>— Mike Matusow (@themouthmatusow) October 22, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>