Matthias Eibinger

Born in Graz, Austria, Iambest's poker career began with his obsession with online Sit & Go tournaments, where he went by the online name "iambest." Known for his extreme focus, he once employed a "polyphasic sleep" method, playing for up to 20 hours straight a day, eventually climbing to the highest VIP level on PokerStars. With the changing landscape of online poker, he took a six-month hiatus in 2017 to immerse himself in Multi-Table Tournament (MTT) theory, working tirelessly from morning till night, before returning to live high-stakes tournaments. This rigorous academic approach paid off immediately, quickly making him a regular at the world's top tournaments. Beyond the poker table, he is also a leading figure in the poker world, using his background in logic and mathematics to mentor a new generation of professional players through the Pokercode platform.

Ebbinger is known for his "pure GTO strategy, calm and collected approach, and high productivity." His strategy is built on rigorous mathematical research and logical reasoning, qualities he believes are crucial to competing with today's top puzzle players. While a master of No-Limit Texas Hold'em, his victory at the 2025 WSOP Pot-Limit Omaha Championship—before which he was a "newbie" in Omaha—demonstrated his remarkable learning ability, quickly mastering and reaching elite levels in new games. He is known for his "three-shot" mentality, often playing multiple games simultaneously and maintaining complete objectivity even when facing early setbacks. His composure and focus on long-term expected value (EV) make him one of the most respected and formidable opponents on the tour.

According to Hendon Mob, Ebinger's total live tournament winnings exceed $28,116,000, ranking first on Austria's all-time winnings list and 41st globally. His career-high live tournament winnings are $3,461,261, a resounding victory in the 2023 Triton Poker Series Monte Carlo Main Event. In late 2025, Ebinger reached a significant milestone, winning his first WSOP bracelet at the WSOP Paradise event and taking home $1,570,640 in the $75,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Six-Max event. He continued this momentum into 2026, winning the $50,000 Onyx High Roller Grand Slam in February for $1,250,000. His continued presence in the world's most expensive tournaments has amassed him a poker net worth exceeding $30 million. (Image source: Triton)