Ian “IanMa” Matakis 

Ian Matakis, also known as “IanMa,” is an American professional poker player and coach from Faribault, Minnesota. He is a renowned poker coach with CNC Poker, a prominent online poker coaching service. With over $1.8 million in live tournament earnings, Matakis has achieved notable success, including winning a WSOP bracelet in an online event and taking home $205.6K in his largest live cash. He was recognized as the 2023 WSOP Player of the Year. Matakis has also appeared on Bally Live Poker.

Ian Matakis’ Poker Journey on Bally Live Poker

 Ian Matakis debuted on February 7th, 2024, in BLP Episode 38. He participated in a $10/25 ($50) No Limit Hold ’em game with Jesse Sylvia, Andrew Lichtenberger, Ryan Laplante, and others. Matakis lost $1,865.

Ian Matakis’ WSOP Bracelet

Ian Matakis has always wanted to win a bracelet. He has finally achieved this goal, claiming the title of WSOP bracelet champion after his triumph in an online event in June 2023. Matakis participated in a $500 No-Limit Hold’em Bankroll Builder Online Bracelet Event. He emerged victorious in first place, earning a cash prize of $120,686.

Ian Matakis: Live Tournament Participation

Matakis has accumulated over $1.8 million in earnings from live tournaments. His first live cash occurred in May 2016 at the Canterbury Park Card Club’s Recurring Tournaments in Shakopee, Minnesota. Matakis participated in a $50 No Limit Hold’em tournament and won a first-place prize of $753.

His most notable achievement took place at the 54th WSOP in July 2023, held in Las Vegas. He took part in a $3,000 Pot Limit Omaha 6-Handed Bracelet Event. Matakis advanced to the final table, ultimately securing a third-place finish and earning a cash prize of $205,696.

Matakis’ most recent appearance happened in June 2024 at the 55th WSOP held in Las Vegas. He competed in a $5,000 No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed Bracelet Event. Matakis ultimately finished in 37th place and earned a prize of $18,037.