Matt Russell Poker
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- Mathew (Russell) Smebak Abts JD ’11 passed away peacefully at home in Minneapolis on May 22, 2020, with his wife at his side. Mathew was born on March 13, 1979, in Minneapolis to Thomas and Martha Abts. He grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, and developed a lifelong interest in programming, gaming, and music.
- Look at Kyle Bowker buying in for 25K, trying to get some of that Abdyl Konjuhi money before he heads back to Alaska. Poker Night in America brought to you by Kimo Sabe. Ace, Queen for Matt Russell, calls the straddle. A raise from Kyle Bowker with Queen, four. I have to come after my own money. I may have to object to my free straddle soon.
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Below are the results of the 2018 World Series of Poker. Matt Russell: $14,820 9th: Matt Woodward: $11,343 Event #42: $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller. The hand starts off with Ken Aldridge “Teach” raising to $150 with 6 ♥ 5 ♥, Richardson calls with A ♣ 2 ♣, Dan Weinman calls with K ♦ Q ♠ and Matt Russell calls with 6 ♠ 3 ♣. The flop is 5 ♣ K ♦ 6 ♣ giving Aldridge two pair and Richardson a possible straight draw. Aldridge bets $600 and both Richardson and Weinman call.
- 09/18/2020
Mathew (Russell) Smebak Abts JD ’11 passed away peacefully at home in Minneapolis on May 22, 2020, with his wife at his side. He was 41.
Mathew was born on March 13, 1979, in Minneapolis to Thomas and Martha Abts. He grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, and developed a lifelong interest in programming, gaming, and music. Mathew left high school to travel through Europe. When he returned, he earned his GED and, shortly before 9/11, joined the Air Force. He served as an intelligence analyst and specialized in Mandarin Chinese and not getting in trouble for reading Chinese comics while on duty.
When he left the military, Mathew drove cross-country in his beloved Buick, doing research for the FBI and studying electrical engineering, finance, and criminal justice. He started and sold a private investigation firm in Colorado, earned his bachelor’s degree online, was an over-the-road truck driver, worked as an EMT, learned to sail, and played in professional poker tournaments. He spent several years auditing circulation data for major U.S. newspapers and earning impressive loyalty-point balances at low-budget hotel chains.
Mathew completed a law externship with an arbitration firm in Beijing, where he bought remarkably durable knock-off Ralph Lauren polo shirts that he wore throughout the rest of his life. He qualified as a CPA in 2014. His love of a good story and good people was evident throughout his life. He also never ever stretched the truth about anything.
While living in a camper van in southern Oregon and serving with AmeriCorps, Mathew met the love of his life. He and Nancy Smebak moved to Champaign, Illinois, where she earned her master’s degree. The couple relocated to the Twin Cities where Mathew went to work, in his words, “hunting down millionaires” for the IRS, and Nancy began her career as a city planner. They were married in 2016, and their daughter Helena was born in 2018.
Mathew is survived by his wife and daughter; parents, Tom and Marti; and sisters Amy and Jennifer; as well as a great many far-flung friends he considered family.
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| Country | Place | Prize | GPI Points | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Jul-2019 | United States | $ 1,700 No Limit Hold'em - WSOPC Main Event (Ring Event #11) WSOP Circuit - WSOPC Choctaw, Durant | 6th | $ 52,747 | 105.54 | |
| 12-Jul-2019 | United States | $ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em - The Closer (Event #84) 50th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2019, Las Vegas | 82nd | $ 8,523 | 58.09 | |
| 06-Jul-2019 | United States | $ 1,000 No Limit Hold'em - Little One for One Drop (Event #75) 50th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2019, Las Vegas | 620th | $ 1,822 | 26.48 | |
| 26-Jun-2019 | United States | $ 400 No Limit Hold'em - Colossus (Event #61) 50th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2019, Las Vegas | 110th | $ 3,022 | 18.13 | |
| 10-Jun-2019 | United States | $ 2,620 No Limit Hold'em - Marathon (Event #26) 50th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2019, Las Vegas | 7th | $ 59,645 | 60.19 | |
| 07-Jun-2019 | United States | $ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em - Millionaire Maker (Event #19) 50th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2019, Las Vegas | 870th | $ 2,699 | 15.05 | |
| 30-May-2019 | United States | $ 500 No Limit Hold'em - BIG 50 (Event #3) 50th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2019, Las Vegas | 2720th | $ 1,001 | 6.58 | |
| 26-Sep-2018 | United States | $ 1,000 No Limit Hold'em - WPTDS Main Event WPTDeepStacks - WPTDS Houston, Houston | 43rd | $ 3,165 | 8.17 | |
| 23-Jun-2018 | United States | $ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em - Monster Stack (Event #48) 49th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2018, Las Vegas | 421st | $ 3,605 | 7.20 | |
| 20-Jun-2018 | United States | $ 1,500 Limit Hold'em (Event #41) 49th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2018, Las Vegas | 8th | $ 14,820 | 16.23 | |
| 11-Jul-2017 | United States | $ 1,000 + 111 No Limit Hold'em - The Little One for One Drop (Event #74) 48th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2017, Las Vegas | 624th | $ 1,500 | ||
| 09-Jun-2017 | United States | $ 365 No Limit Hold'em - The Giant (Event #19) 48th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2017, Las Vegas | 449th | $ 1,397 | ||
| 04-Jun-2010 | United States | $ 1,500 No Limit Hold'em 41st World Series of Poker - WSOP 2010, Las Vegas | 103rd | $ 3,875 | ||