Matt Lushin poker player murdered in Indiana became one of the most tragic stories in the poker community this week.
Ben Grise won the runner-up for two consecutive days in grief
In 2026 PokerGO Cup On the field, professional players Ben Grise It has been an extremely heavy time.
During the game, he learned that his friend, who is also a poker player, Matt Lushin Unfortunately, he was killed. But even in a heavy mood, Grise is still in Las Vegas PokerGO Studio Played an amazing performance，Won the runner-up in the high-profile event for two consecutive days。
According to police information, it is loved by the Indiana poker community Matt Lushin He was found dead on Thursday at his home in Home of Indiana Westfield。
The police initially classified the case as a "suspicious death" and then reclassified it as a "suspicious death". Homicide (homicide)。
Local media FOX59 News The report pointed out that the details of the case have not yet been announced.
The police said，Westfield police received a report at about 7:30 p.m., said a man lost consciousness in a Westlake residence. After the first responders arrived, they confirmed this person 47-year-old poker player is dead。
The case is still under investigation，No one has been arrested yet。 The police also said it might be A single incident does not pose an additional threat to the public。
After the death of a close friend, Grise performed amazingly in the high-profile arena.
According to The Hendon Mob Information, accumulated in Lushin's career More than US 5511,000 in live event prize money。
His achievements include：
- Year 2025 WSOP Circuit Amsterdam Main Event fourth place（$69,542）
- Just two weeks ago Hammond WSOPC Mini Main Event 61st place ($2,276)
Lushin is a poker player who loves to travel and has been in the past year. Spain and the Netherlands of EPT and WSOPC events Get a bonus.
And his friend Ben Grise, With a heavy heart, continue to participate in the PokerGO Cup this weekend.
He is here：
- Event #8：$10,000 NLH get Second place ($136,500)
- The next day Event #9：$10,000 NLH again Won the runner-up ($136,500)
The performance of the runner-up for two consecutive days has impressed many players.
He always makes you laugh
After winning the runner-up for the second time，Grise is accepting Hunter. Poker burst into tears when he visited, Talking about this friend who just passed away.
He said: As long as you are with him, he can always make you smile.
Grise said that he was the day before After reaching the final table for the first time I just learned the news.
His poker friends chose at the time Temporarily conceal the news, Because they know that if Grise suffers such emotions during the game, it will be difficult to concentrate.
When Grise learned the bad news on Friday, he briefly left the card table to sort out his emotions, and as a result, he left the card table to sort out his emotions. Missed a lot of hand。 But after returning to the field, he still managed to take Day 1 chips lead Enter the next round of the competition.
The Matt Lushin poker player murdered incident also shocked the entire poker circle.
The poker circle in Indiana is no longer the same
Speaking of the death of his friend, Grise said that he still had difficulty accepting it.
I felt numb yesterday, but today my emotions began to come up.
Now I just feel very angry, because without him, the poker circle in Indiana will never be the same again.
Grise recalled that he would miss being with Lushin very much Play poker and golf together time.
He also mentioned that what hurts him the most is Lushin's child.
I have been thinking about his son. He has a son who is the same age as my child. I really feel heartbroken for his child.
Grise said that what he misses most is Lushin's sense of humor.
He is really witty and humorous, and he can always make the whole table laugh.
He smiled and recalled the story of playing cards together in the past: he is like a big brother, always teasing you in a very interesting way. It is really a very happy thing to be able to play poker with him and become friends at the same time.
The Matt Lushin poker player murdered case has deeply affected the poker community and players around the world.
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