Adrian Mateos: all the secrets of this professional poker player

Adrian Mateos is one of the best poker players in the world. The Spaniard has achieved important accomplishments in his 27 years and has a great experience in the poker world since he managed to win the Main Event of the World Series of Poker Europe 2013 for one million euros at only 19 years old. Below, we explain in detail all the relevant information about this reference in poker, what have been his achievements, what is his current fortune achieved through this popular card game and other interesting facts. Read on to learn more about Adrian Mateos, poker and curiosities of this sport!

Adrian Mateos: poker, history and trajectory

Adrian Mateos was born on July 1, 1994 in Madrid, specifically in the town of San Martin de la Vega. This Spanish player has spent most of his life preparing himself to become one of the best players in the world in this popular card game. His most outstanding trajectory begins at a very recent age, when he was 18 years old, moment in which with his 600 euros saved in different poker games he registered to participate in the Casino Gran Madrid of Torrelodones. With this sum of money obtained during the previous month, and two days after registering for the tournament, Adrian Mateos was victorious in the competition, thus winning his first big prize with recognition (from a long list of merits) with a reward of 30,959 €. 

It is also important to note that Adrian Mateos is a member of Team Winamax. This is one of the most important online poker and sports betting operators in the world. Its French poker room is recognized all over the world.

Adrian Mateos' merits in poker

Being one of the best players in the world is not an easy task. This is something that Adrian Mateos has stressed in several interviews when asked about his training. In fact, he is one of the most involved in destigmatizing this card game that he considers as a sport or a mental game. His routine to achieve all the merits that today he has under his arm consists of a dedication of eight hours a day for six days a week. During this time he takes advantage not only to practice poker, but also to study mathematics, statistics or psychology. To date, the player has won several of the most prestigious tournaments around the world, such as the PartyPoker Millions in Bahamas where he won more than 1.1 million dollars. In fact, Adrian Mateos has broken the record for being the youngest player to win 3 WSOP bracelets (although to date he already has four, the last one won in 2021). The WSOP bracelets are the highest title in the poker world, specifically in live tournaments.

Adrian Mateos WSOP 2021

It is the latest and most important achievement of his career. Adrian Mateos won his fourth WSOP bracelet in Las Vegas and a prize of 3.2 million dollars. In this event only a total of 33 players participated who dared to buy the most expensive ticket of $250,000 for the 250k Super High Roller. Among the last five survivors of the competition were Mateos himself, Ben Heath, John Kincaid, Seth Davis and Keith Tilson. Mateos acknowledged that the strategies he expected to win this fourth bracelet were fulfilled, thus rising in first position. Although he acknowledged that in the beginning he was forced to double chips to get among the best. Now, in the last phase Mateos started as leader of the final table, which did not last long due to the size of the blinds at this stage of the tournament.

PartyPoker Millions Bahamas 2019

2019 was a very important year for the Spanish player. Adrián Mateos managed to rise as the number one in the popular PartyPoker Millions Bahamas tournament, earning a bounty of over $1.1 million.

Adrian Mateos WSOP 2017

Specifically, he won the No Limit Hold'em Heads Up Championship $10,000. The amount he obtained in this tournament was $335,656. By winning this event the Spaniard became the youngest player to win three WSOP bracelets up to that time, at only 22 years old.

Adrián Mateos WSOP 2016

Another of the Spanish player's great achievements that add to his recognized career in the world of poker is that of the 2016 WSOP in the $1,500 Summer Solstice No Limit Hold'em modality. The prize he won in this competition was $409,171.

Grand Final European Poker Tour 2015

In this year, Adrián Mateos became Spain's first EPT champion in an event held in Monte Carlo. Adrián Mateos managed to win a total amount of €1,082,000.

Adrian Mateos WSOP 2013

In 2013, at only 19 years old, he won the Main Event (Main Event) of the World Series of Poker Europe with a prize of €1,000,000. This took place in Enghien-les-Bains France and was the event that projected his professional career in this mental card game, presenting himself to society as one of the most important players on the current scene in the High-Stakes. According to Adrian Mateos (poker), this was the event where it all began.

Adrian Mateos' current fortune obtained in poker

Adrian Mateos' total winnings earned through live poker tournaments exceeded $25 million in November 2021. The professional poker player ranks first on the Spain All Time Money List and is among the top 20 highest earning players worldwide. Adrian Mateos has so far played more than 50 final tournaments with buy-ins ranging from €25,000. His preparation and experience have allowed him to accumulate this important sum of money and become one of the best poker players in the world.