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Matt Giannetti is an elite American professional poker player and a celebrated member of the exclusive “November Nine.” Originally a high-stakes online cash game specialist from Austin, Texas, Giannetti transitioned into a world-class tournament pro with a historic run in the 2011 WSOP Main Event. He is one of the few players to hold multiple World Poker Tour (WPT) titles, showcasing a rare ability to dominate across continents. In 2026, he remains a consistent force in the high-stakes world, recognized for his technical resilience and a career that bridges the gap between the online boom and the modern solver era.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $4,893,400 (according to The Hendon Mob), Matt Giannetti is a pillar of American poker, currently ranked among the top 250 on the United States All-Time Money List. His career reached a historic peak in 2011 when he finished 4th in the WSOP Main Event for a career-best $3,012,700. Proving his versatility, he won two WPT titles in a span of less than two years, including a major victory at the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open. In 2025 and 2026, Giannetti has maintained a high-level presence in Las Vegas, recently adding several deep championship runs at the WSOP to his legendary resume. His combined success across two decades contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $7.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event (4th) | $3,012,700 |
| 2013 | WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open $3,500 Main Event (1st) | $323,804 |
| 2011 | WPT Malta €3,300 No-Limit Hold’em (1st) | $273,667 |
| 2014 | WSOP $25,000 Mixed-Max No-Limit Hold’em (5th) | $171,461 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1984, Matt Giannetti discovered poker while studying computer engineering at the University of Texas. He first established his technical foundation in the online world under the alias “hazards21,” where his high-volume grinding in high-stakes cash games prepared him for the live championship stage. Giannetti’s breakout occurred in 2011 during the “Year of the November Nine,” but he quickly silenced any “one-hit wonder” skeptics by traveling to Malta and winning a WPT title before the Main Event final table even resumed. Known for his calm demeanor and analytical approach, he is a student of the game who has successfully adapted through the post-Black Friday era and the modern solver meta. In 2026, he remains a regular in Las Vegas high-stakes circles, recognized as a veteran “end-boss” who continues to compete at the highest levels of the WSOP.
Play Style & Strategy
Giannetti is renowned for a “disciplined, technical, and low-variance” play style. His greatest technical edge comes from his background in computer engineering, which allows him to approach the game with clinical mathematical precision. Strategically, he is a proponent of technical versatility; while many players from his era struggled to adapt, Giannetti’s 2024 and 2025 results show a deep mastery of modern GTO foundations integrated with his legendary live reading abilities. His approach emphasizes patience and stack preservation, making him one of the most difficult veterans to out-navigate in deep-stack championships. He famously advocates for “looking for spots rather than specific hands,” a philosophy that has kept him relevant for over 15 years.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Matt as he continues his run through the 2026 circuit and chases his elusive first WSOP bracelet? You can find his official profiles and updated stats here:
