Matt Grapenthien
| Name | Matt "Grapes" Grapenthien |
| Nickname | Grapes |
| Nationality | American |
| Socials | Twitter · Hendonmob |
| Streams on | World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker |
| Type | Player |
Matt Grapenthien is an American poker player from Chicago, Illinois, with over $1M in live tournament earnings. His most notable achievement came in July 2014, at the 45th WSOP, Matt earned a remarkable $268,473.
Matt Grapenthien Live Tournament Participation
Matt Grapenthien’s first recorded live cash occurred in February 2004 at the L.A. Poker Classic. He finished in 3rd place in a $1,500 + 80 7 Card Stud Championship, cashing $29,740.
Fast forward to July 2014. At the 45th WSOP, he won his biggest live cash of $268,473. In this event, Matt entered in a $10,000 7-Card Stud and finished in 1st place.
Following this, Matt played in a $10,000 7-Card Stud Championship Event #3 at the 47th WSOP in June 2016. He finished in 2nd place and earned $149,976.
At the 49th WSOP in June 2018, he earned a cash prize of $50,669. Matt participated in a $10,000 7 Card Stud Championship Event #38 and secured 5th place.
In July 2023, Matt played in a $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. Bracelet Event #80 at the 54th WSOP. He finished in 13th place and earned $45,794.
Moreover, he joined in a $1,500 Limit Badugi Bracelet Event #11 at the 55th WSOP in June 2024. He finished in 2nd place and took home $84,650.
In July 2024, he competed in a $240 Limit H.O.R.S.E. at the The Orleans Hotel & Casino Recurring Tournaments. Matt placed 6th and cashed $495.
Tournament results
| Event | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 L.A. Poker Classic $1,500 + 80 Seven Card Stud Championship | $29,740 |