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Mike Matusow

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Gambler

The Resume

    (April 30, 1968- )
    Born in Los Angeles, California
    Winner of the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions (2005)
    Won two World Series of Poker bracelets
    Won $4.8 million in live tournaments

Why he might be annoying:

    He discovered video poker at age 18 and played so much he suffered repetitive motion injuries in his shoulders and arms.
    He stole money from his mother's purse for gambling.
    He is nicknamed 'The Mouth' for his trash-talking.
    He was so rude to 2004 WSOP Champion Greg Raymer that Raymer refused to shake hands with him.
    He has a reputation for ruining hours or days of good play with a sudden meltdown.
    He was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
    He took Ecstasy, cocaine and amphetamines.
    He served six months in jail for drug trafficking (2004-05).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He claims his arrest changed his outlook on life and made him realize how lucky he is.
    He blows up less often since he started taking Ritalin.
    Concerning his trash-talking reputation, he said, 'I needle [people], but I needle them in a nice way.'
    He is a favorite subject of ESPN during the early rounds of its World Series of Poker coverage.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 35 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 54 Votes: 68.52% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 68 Votes: 44.12% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 98 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 94 Votes: 55.32% Annoying