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Mathew Frankland is a highly respected professional poker player from Teesside, England, who has established himself as one of the UK’s most consistent high-stakes competitors. Known in the online world by his famous handle “Matfrankland,” he successfully made the jump to live tournaments and hasn’t looked back. With a career spanning over fifteen years, Frankland is known for his deep technical knowledge and a fearless approach that has seen him go deep in some of the toughest tournaments on the planet.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Mathew Frankland has won over $4.5 million in live tournament earnings. His most impressive run in early 2026 came at the EPT Paris, where he took down the title in the €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller, outlasting a massive field of 1,162 entries to claim a payday of €476,280 (~$561,128).
In 2025, he reached the final table of the $25,000 High Roller at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, finishing in 4th place for a career-best payday of $626,823. He is also a frequent face on the European Poker Tour , with major final table appearances in Barcelona and Monte Carlo. Interestingly, he made headlines in 2025 for a different reason when he became the “bubble boy” of the WSOP Main Event; while finishing one spot away from the money is usually heartbreaking, Frankland won a “flip” against the other bubble finishers to win a $25,000 seat to the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1989, Mathew Frankland grew up in the North East of England. He belongs to the generation of players who sharpened their teeth during the online poker boom of the late 2000s. Starting at the lowest stakes, he worked his way up to become a feared “MTT” (Multi-Table Tournament) specialist online before transitioning to the live circuit. Unlike players who rely solely on gut feeling, Frankland is known for his academic approach to the game, often sharing his expertise through strategy videos and coaching. His longevity in the game is rare; he has remained at the top of the British rankings for over a decade, currently sitting in the top 30 on the England All-Time Money List.
Play Style & Strategy
Frankland is known for an aggressive and mathematically sound style of play. Because of his extensive background in online poker, he is an expert at understanding ranges and “GTO” (Game Theory Optimal) concepts, which he uses to exploit opponents in live settings. He is especially dangerous in “High Roller” formats where the fields are smaller but the talent level is much higher. Despite his aggressive tendencies on the table, he maintains a professional and approachable attitude, often engaging with the poker community to discuss the evolving strategy of the game. His ability to stay calm under the pressure of a $50,000 buy-in event makes him a threat in any tournament he enters.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Mathew Frankland as he hunts for more titles during the 2026 season? You can track his latest tournament progress and stats through these links:
