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Matthew Salsberg is a unique figure in the poker world who has successfully balanced a career as a Hollywood writer and producer with a high level poker career. Originally from Montreal, Canada, and now living in California, he is widely known as a writer and producer for the hit TV show “Weeds.” In the poker community, he is respected as a World Poker Tour champion and a former WPT Player of the Year. Salsberg brings a creative and sharp mind to the table, proving that you can be a master of storytelling and a shark at the poker table at the same time.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Matthew Salsberg has won over $3.9 million in live tournament earnings. His biggest career achievement came in 2012 when he won the WPT Rendez-Vous à Paris Main Event. He defeated a field of elite international pros to take home a massive $478,415 and his first WPT title. This win was a major part of his incredible 2012 to 2013 season, which ended with him being named the WPT Player of the Year.
Salsberg has been a consistent force on the tournament circuit for years. In 2013, he made a deep run in the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open, finishing in 6th place for $50,968. He also has several impressive results at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) , including a 3rd place finish in a 2014 $2,500 No Limit Hold’em event for $207,842. More recently, in 2024, he continued to add to his stats with a victory in a WSOP Circuit Main Event in Los Angeles, where he won his first ring and $286,314.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1970, Matthew Salsberg grew up in Canada before moving to the United States to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He became a highly successful television writer, earning an Emmy nomination for his work on “Weeds” and serving as an executive producer on the show. Poker was originally a hobby for him, something he did to unwind from the high pressure world of Hollywood. However, his competitive nature and talent for the game soon turned that hobby into a second career. Salsberg often jokes about the similarities between writing and poker, noting that both require a lot of sitting, observation, and understanding of human character.
Play Style & Strategy
Salsberg is known for a smart and creative style of play. He often uses his background in storytelling to his advantage, trying to figure out the “story” his opponents are telling with their bets. He is a very resilient player who is famous for his ability to grind a short stack and find a way to stay in the game. On social media and at the table, he is known for his dry wit and self deprecating humor, but behind the jokes is a very serious competitor. He doesn’t play with the same fear as some full time pros because he has a successful career outside of the game, which allows him to make bold moves and trust his instincts during big moments.
Social Media & Online Presence
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