$560 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 2: 50/100

One of the most prolific figures in the industry — Kevin “Kevmath” Mathers — did his part to make our $200,000 guarantee a thing of the past. Mathers, best known for his encyclopedia-like knowledge of all things tournament poker, made the trek from his hometown of Atlanta, GA to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa for a shot at a hefty Event 7 first prize.

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It’s the media side of things where he (thanks largely in part to his more than 27,000 Twitter followers) has made a name for himself, but Mathers is no stranger to the tournament felt. He’s recorded cashes in Australia, Las Vegas, at Foxwoods and right here in Florida.

We approached his table only to hear him say, “You’re good,” to tablemate Misti Murphy as he surrendered a pot. With that, Mathers sits just below starting stack.