{"id":1684,"date":"2026-03-15T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/?p=1684"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:08:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:08:05","slug":"poker-player-murdered-matt-lushin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/poker-player-murdered-matt-lushin\/","title":{"rendered":"Still reached the final table after losing a close friend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Matt Lushin poker player murdered in Indiana became one of the most tragic stories in the poker community this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Grise won the runner-up for two consecutive days in grief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2026 PokerGO Cup<\/strong> On the field, professional players Ben Grise<\/strong> It has been an extremely heavy time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the game, he learned that his friend, who is also a poker player, Matt Lushin<\/strong> Unfortunately, he was killed. But even in a heavy mood, Grise is still in Las Vegas PokerGO Studio<\/strong> Played an amazing performance\uff0cWon the runner-up in the high-profile event for two consecutive days<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police information, it is loved by the Indiana poker community Matt Lushin<\/strong> He was found dead on Thursday at his home in Home of Indiana Westfield<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The police initially classified the case as a \"suspicious death\" and then reclassified it as a \"suspicious death\". Homicide (homicide)<\/strong>\u3002
Local media FOX59 News<\/strong> The report pointed out that the details of the case have not yet been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The police said\uff0cWestfield police received a report at about 7:30 p.m.<\/strong>, 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<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case is still under investigation\uff0cNo one has been arrested yet<\/strong>\u3002 The police also said it might be A single incident does not pose an additional threat to the public<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the death of a close friend, Grise performed amazingly in the high-profile arena.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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According to The Hendon Mob<\/strong> Information, accumulated in Lushin's career More than US 5511,000 in live event prize money<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His achievements include\uff1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Year 2025\u00a0WSOP Circuit Amsterdam Main Event fourth place<\/strong>\uff08$69,542\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Just two weeks ago\u00a0Hammond WSOPC Mini Main Event<\/strong>\u00a061st place ($2,276)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Lushin is a poker player who loves to travel and has been in the past year. Spain and the Netherlands<\/strong> of EPT and WSOPC events<\/strong> Get a bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And his friend Ben Grise<\/strong>, With a heavy heart, continue to participate in the PokerGO Cup this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    He is here\uff1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Event #8\uff1a$10,000 NLH<\/strong>\u00a0get\u00a0Second place ($136,500)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The next day\u00a0Event #9\uff1a$10,000 NLH<\/strong>\u00a0again\u00a0Won the runner-up ($136,500)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The performance of the runner-up for two consecutive days has impressed many players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      He always makes you laugh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      After winning the runner-up for the second time\uff0cGrise is accepting Hunter. Poker burst into tears when he visited<\/strong>, Talking about this friend who just passed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      He said: As long as you are with him, he can always make you smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Grise said that he was the day before After reaching the final table for the first time<\/strong> I just learned the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Matt Lushin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      His poker friends chose at the time Temporarily conceal the news<\/strong>, Because they know that if Grise suffers such emotions during the game, it will be difficult to concentrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      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<\/strong>\u3002 But after returning to the field, he still managed to take Day 1 chips lead<\/strong> Enter the next round of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Matt Lushin poker player murdered incident also shocked the entire poker circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The poker circle in Indiana is no longer the same<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Speaking of the death of his friend, Grise said that he still had difficulty accepting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      I felt numb yesterday, but today my emotions began to come up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Now I just feel very angry, because without him, the poker circle in Indiana will never be the same again.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Grise recalled that he would miss being with Lushin very much Play poker and golf together<\/strong> time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      He also mentioned that what hurts him the most is Lushin's child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      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.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Grise said that what he misses most is Lushin's sense of humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      He is really witty and humorous, and he can always make the whole table laugh.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Matt Lushin poker player murdered case has deeply affected the poker community and players around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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