

Ian Matakis Wins 2023 WSOP Player of the Year
Ian Matakis won the 2023 WSOP Player of the Year race with 5,203 points. Shaun Deeb finished second with 4,276 points. Chris Brewer finished third with 4,127 points. Josh Arieh finished fourth with 3,938 points. Phil Hellmuth finished ninth with 3,072 points.
Ian Matakis' biggest score was $205,696 for third place in a $3,000 PLO event. Ian Matakis won his first career bracelet in Online Event #2: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Bankroll Builder. Ian Matakis has a live tournament earnings record of $1,539,587.
Mike Matusow congratulated Ian Matakis but criticized the inclusion of online results in the Player of the Year Race.
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