Matt Kirk - Poker Player

Biography

Matt Kirk is an Australian poker player from Perth. He is a high-stakes PLO cash player. His presence in elite cash games and a rumoured Bitcoin fortune make him one of the most intriguing players in today’s poker scene.

Background

Matthew “Aussie Matt” Kirk was born around 1986–87. He started playing poker at 18 in local casinos before transitioning to high-stakes private games. He maintains a private personal life, and his exact date of birth is unknown. He is also an early Bitcoin investor rumoured to hold as many as 66,000 BTC at one point.

Matt Kirk's Poker Career

Kirk is a high-stakes Pot-Limit Omaha specialist, known for his ultra-aggressive playing style. In 2015, he played Aria’s $250K No-Limit Hold’em out of boredom but lost. Doyle Brunson called him “a bit of a maniac.”

In April 2018, he participated in a $200/$400 PLO live stream on Partypoker, which became his era-defining session. Despite his losses, he played in Vegas Bobby’s Room and appeared on high-stakes streams like Hustler Casino Live.

He made around $187K through six live ITM finishes. In the 2008 Aussie Millions, he finished 11th in the A$10K and cashed $118K. In 2012, he cashed in the PLO $10K WSOP event, finished 33rd and won $17K.

Legal Disputes & Scandals

In 2017, he gave Leon Tsoukernik a $3 million chip loan during an Aria heads-up match. Tsoukernik repaid only $1 million. Kirk sued, citing breach of agreement. The dispute ended with a mixed ruling.

Matt Kirk Top Cashes

Matt Kirk Net Worth

Matt Kirk has a total live earnings of $187,940.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt Kirk still playing poker?

Kirk travels the world and frequents televised and livestreamed cash games.

How many bracelets has Matt Kirk won?

Matt Kirk has not won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet.