The countdown to the Main Event is on. This is part of a series of articles we'll release as the marquee event draws closer. Check back daily for more tips about everything from strategy advice on the felt to how and where to take your precious breaks.
How's your WSOP going?
I've only been here a week. I had to take care of some stuff at home and prepare for the grind. You know, I'm not as young as I used to be, so these summers could definitely burn me out if I’m not prepared.
So fresh and so clean
It’s funny. I'm just getting here now, and I see all my friends are a little depleted because they've just been going at it hard for three weeks. I’m coming in rested and ready, and very excited.
Kornuth an alien?
I see that Chance Kornuth got to another huge final table, the $100K. He can’t be human. That has to be the reason he can endure these brutal days better than the rest of us mere mortals. We mortals have to grind.
Looking ahead
I really love playing the No-Limit 2-7. That's a really fun game for me. I never get to play it except here at the WSOP, so I'm really looking forward to that.
The Main Event
But obviously, the only real answer to what I’m looking forward to the most is the WSOP Main Event. I managed to crack the top 100 two years in a row in 2015 and 2016. In hindsight, it’s nice. But it’s very disappointing when you end up getting knocked out after a deep run.
Main Event advice
I would say to try to stay in the moment. Take it slow and appreciate that you're playing in this great event. And know that the structure is so much better than any other tournament. You may not have to gamble as much as you think.
If you see a big pro at your table, don’t get too intimidated. Try to play your game and hope things work out for the best. My best advice is to try not to make any big mistakes. Keep trucking away, you know.
Prepare yourself for each day. Get good sleep. Be sure to make sure you're eating healthy, but not too much food. And, like I said, enjoy the moment.
Matt has careers cashes totaling over $4M. He won the 2011 WPT Prix de Paris and the 2018 WPT Tournament of Champions. He has one WSOP bracelet to his name, the 2013 $1K NLH event. Follow Matt on X.
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