Mike Matusow Fast Facts
Nickname: The Mouth
Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif.
Birth date: April 30, 1968
Education: High School
WSOP Bracelets: 2
WPT Titles: 0
Poker Room Affiliations: Full Tilt Poker
>> Mike Matusow's Web SiteHis nickname comes from constant chatter and berating of other players at the poker table. Known for his ability to meltdown, termed a “Mike Matusow Blow-up,” during big tournament play as much as his ability to win. His rivalry with Phil Hellmuth has attracted some of the highest television poker ratings ever. Matusow was arrested in 2002 for trafficking illegal substances and was sentenced to six months in federal prison.