Matthew “Hanks” Honig

Matthew “Hanks” Honig
Nationality American
Streams on Hustler Casino Live · PokerGO
Type Player

Professional poker player Matthew Honig AKA Matt Hanks is well-known in the poker community. He has earned an impressive amount of money throughout his career as a poker player and has won lots of major tournaments.

Matt Hanks: Early Life

Matt was born and raised in America. He started playing poker when he was young, and as he got older, he took the game more seriously and started participating in local tournaments. He made a name for himself quickly and soon started participating in tournaments across the country.

Hanks’ early poker success was a result of his ability for observing his opponents and acting quickly in response to their actions. He was also exceptional at calculating odds and knowing when to bet or fold. 

Matt Hanks: Poker Career

Hanks has won money in a lot of tournaments all over the world and as a result is one of the most respected players in the poker community. He is a skilled player who can read his opponents and use strategy to his advantage, making him an intimidating opponent at the table.

Top Cashes

DateEventPlaceWinnings
November 12, 2008$350,000 Guaranteed Tournament – 2008 $350,000 Guaranteed Deep Stack2nd$131,376
June 28, 2018$3,000 H.O.R.S.E. – 2017 World Series of Poker6th$37,892
June 12, 2008No-Limit Hold’em Borgata Summer Open3rd$13,504
November 21, 2012Championship Event – 2012 Borgata Fall Poker Open26th$8,534
June 12, 2016$1,500 Eight Game Mix Six Max – 2016 World Series of Poker11th$7,968
June 28,2018$1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8/OB – 2018 World Series of Poker41st$4,823
June 23, 2016$2,500 Mixed Omaha / Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8/OB – 2016 World Series of Poker 39th$4,573
June 11, 2009Event 20 – $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold’em – 2009 40th Annual World Series of Poker 39th$3,983
June 9, 2017$1,500 H.O.R.S.E. – 2017 World Series of Poker 53rd$3,181
July 7, 2016 $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8/OB – 2016 World Series of Poker60th$2,417

 

Cash game results

13 appearances across 2 shows
Appearances
3
Net profit
-$818,000
First appearance
26 Aug 2022
Last appearance
01 Dec 2023
Stream Stakes Date Result
Hustler Casino Live Stream #573: Super High Stakes Week
$1000/2000 · 01 Dec 2023 · -$392,000
$1000/2000 01 Dec 2023 -$392,000
Hustler Casino Live Stream #339
$500/1000 · 16 Dec 2022 · -$163,000
$500/1000 16 Dec 2022 -$163,000
Hustler Casino Live Stream #264
$400/800 · 26 Aug 2022 · -$263,000
$400/800 26 Aug 2022 -$263,000
Appearances
10
Net profit
$886,700
First appearance
23 Aug 2022
Last appearance
31 Jul 2024
Stream Stakes Date Result
PokerGO No Gamble No Future Season 5 Stream 2
$200/400 +$400BBA ($800) ($1600) · 31 Jul 2024 · -$3,900
$200/400 +$400BBA ($800) ($1600) 31 Jul 2024 -$3,900
PokerGO No Gamble No Future Season 5 Stream 1
$200/400 +$400BBA ($800) ($1600) · 24 Jul 2024 · -$25,900
$200/400 +$400BBA ($800) ($1600) 24 Jul 2024 -$25,900
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 10 Stream 4
$400/800 · 14 Feb 2023 · $51,400
$400/800 14 Feb 2023 $51,400
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 10 Stream 3
$400/800 · 07 Feb 2023 · -$65,200
$400/800 07 Feb 2023 -$65,200
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 10 Stream 2
$400/800 · 31 Jan 2023 · -$40,300
$400/800 31 Jan 2023 -$40,300
PokerGO High Stakes Poker Season 10 Stream 1
$400/800 · 24 Jan 2023 · $132,400
$400/800 24 Jan 2023 $132,400
PokerGO No Gamble No Future Season 1 Stream 4
$200/400 +$400BBA ($800) · 13 Sep 2022 · $799,200
$200/400 +$400BBA ($800) 13 Sep 2022 $799,200
PokerGO No Gamble No Future Season 1 Stream 3
$200/400 +$400BBA ($800) · 06 Sep 2022 · $31,000
$200/400 +$400BBA ($800) 06 Sep 2022 $31,000