Matthew Newton

Matthew Newton is an American poker player from Lancaster, South Carolina, with over $148k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $136,504 came when he clinched his first ring at the WSOPC Cherokee in April 2019.

Matthew Newton: Live Tournament Participation

Matthew Newton’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 2006 at the WPT Borgata Winter Open in Atlantic City. He finished in 94th place in a $500 + 60 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $993.

Following this, in May 2008, Matthew entered in a No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the Heartland Poker Tour in Detroit. He made 11th place finish, taking home $9,640.

Fast forward to April 2019, Matthew played in a $400 No Limit Hold’em Event #2 at the WSOPC in Cherokee. He ended up in 1st place, winning his best live cash of $136,504.

Then, in December 3, 2019, he participated in a $400 No Limit Hold’em Monster Stack Event #7 at the Harrah’s Cherokee. He finished in 185th place, pocketing $610.

Just a few days later, on December 7, 2019, Matthew competed in a $400 No Limit Hold’em Event #12 at the same series. He ended up in 39th place, earning $619.