PokerNews · Jul 20, 2023
Mike Holtz Nabs WSOP Cashes Record While Ian Matakis is POY
ian matakis mike holtzRecords were set at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), and not just when it came to attendance. Mike Holtz, aka "BrockLesnar," set a single-series cashes record with 25, while Ian Matakis held on to win Player of the Year.
Allen Kessler caused a bit of a stink about both players' accMichael Holtzomplishments on Twitter as he disagrees that online bracelet cashes should count in the POY race. But the rules are the rules and it isn't the "Chainsaw" who is tasked with determine the scoring system.
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