Matthias Eibinger

Born in Graz, Austria, Eibinger’s journey began with a obsession for hyper-turbo Sit & Gos online under the alias “iambest.” Known for his extreme dedication, he once famously employed “polyphasic sleep” to grind up to 20 hours a day to reach the highest VIP tiers on PokerStars. After the online landscape shifted, he took a six-month hiatus in 2017 to study MTT (Multi-Table Tournament) theory “from dawn until dusk” before transitioning to the live high-roller circuit. This academic approach paid off immediately, as he quickly became a staple in the toughest fields in the world. Beyond the felt, he is a leading educator in the community, using his logical and mathematical background to mentor the next generation of pros through Pokercode.

Eibinger is renowned for a “purely GTO, clinical, and high-volume” play style. His strategy is built on a foundation of rigorous mathematical study and logical deduction, traits he believes are essential to competing with the modern “solver” generation. While he is a master of No-Limit Hold’em, his 2025 WSOP victory in Pot-Limit Omaha—a format he was previously a “rookie” in—demonstrated his incredible ability to learn and master new variants at an elite level. He is noted for his “three-bullet” mental resilience, often firing multiple entries into events and maintaining total objectivity regardless of early setbacks. His calm demeanor and focus on long-term EV (Expected Value) make him one of the most respected and difficult opponents to exploit on the circuit.

With total live tournament earnings surpassing $28,116,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Eibinger ranks 1st on the Austria All-Time Money List and 41st globally. His career-best live score of $3,461,261 came from a massive victory at the 2023 Triton Poker Series Monte Carlo Main Event. In late 2025, Eibinger reached a major milestone by winning his first WSOP bracelet at WSOP Paradise , taking down the $75,000 Triton PLO 6-Handed event for $1,570,640. He has also carried his momentum into 2026, winning the $50,000 Onyx High Roller Grand Slam in February for $1,250,000. His consistent presence in the world’s most expensive tournaments contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $30 million. Credit: Triton