Matas Cimbolas

Matas Cimbolas is a Lithuanian poker pro, who calls London home. With total live earnings reaching an impressive $6,088,774 and his best live cash standing at $646,930.

Matas Cimbolas: Early Life

He started playing poker casually with friends when he caught wind of Poker After Dark airing on TV. What began as small games for pocket change soon evolved into a serious endeavor. He delved into online tournaments, grinding through everything from sit-n-go’s to cash games.

University life didn’t hold him back; if anything, it fueled his passion. Teaming up with a like-minded player, they dove headfirst into studying and playing, putting poker above all else. Eventually, he realized he couldn’t balance both school and poker, so he took a break to focus solely on the game.

After a year, he took the plunge and moved to London to pursue his poker dreams. And it paid off. With each passing year, his skills sharpened, and his successes grew. London became his playground, a city where his poker career soared higher than ever before.

Matas Cimbolas: Poker Achievements

On November 18th, 2014, in Nottingham, England, Matas showcased his skills at the £3,000 Partypoker No Limit Hold’em WPT UK Main Event (Event 5) during the World Poker Tour (WPT) Nottingham. He emerged victorious, claiming the top spot and a substantial prize of $313,327.

Continuing his stellar performance, on December 17th, 2016, in Prague, Czech Republic, Matas participated in the €10,300 No Limit Hold’em EPT High Roller event at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague. Despite facing fierce competition, he secured the 7th position and earned $134,287.

His success soared higher as he ventured into the heart of poker, Las Vegas, United States, on May 24th, 2018. Competing in the $15,000 No Limit Hold’em WPT Tournament of Champions, an exclusive event as part of Season XVI of the World Poker Tour (WPT), Matas once again demonstrated his exceptional skills, clinching the 2nd place and walking away with $265,590.

Consistent Success Amidst Intense Competition

March 2nd, 2019, marked another milestone in Matas’ career as he participated in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em WPT Championship Main Event (Event #62) at the 2019 Los Angeles Poker Classic (LAPC). His impressive performance led him to secure 2nd place, earning a remarkable $646,930.

The momentum continued into February 29th, 2020, in Los Angeles, United States, where Matas competed in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em WPT L.A. Poker Classic (LAPC) Main Event as part of the World Poker Tour (WPT) LAPC series. Once again, he showcased his expertise, claiming the 2nd place spot and earning an impressive $600,060.

Overcoming Challenges with Tenacity and Skill

Despite occasional setbacks, such as securing the 14th position in the TRITON $26,500 No Limit Hold’em GG MILLION$ Live (Event #6) at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju on March 9th, 2024, where he earned $101,000, and the 16th position in the TRITON $132,500 No Limit Hold’em Triton Main Event (Event #9) at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro on May 20th, 2024, where he earned $287,000, Matas Cimbolas’ dedication and skill remain undeniable, cementing his legacy as one of the finest poker players of his generation.