Montgomery County Cardshark Places 146th In World Series Of Poker

Montgomery County poker players take note. If Matt Glantz shows up at your home game, it might be time to cash in your chips while you’re ahead.

On Monday, Glantz, a Whitemarsh resident from the Lafayette Hill section, finished in 146th place at the 46th Annual “World Series of Poker” event, held at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

For his win, Glantz will collect $46,890.

According to WSOP records, Glantz – former options trader - has earned a total of $2,674,761 from WSOP and circuit tournaments in his career.

This year’s tournament – which attracts some of the most talented and high profile poker players in the world – is being held at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

See live updates and results from the tournament here.

Along with Glantz, Eagleville’s Brian Lemke placed 399th, earning $24,622, Penn Valley’s Mark Davidoff placed 464th and earned $21,786, and Royersford’s Craig Bateman placed 538th and won $19,500.

They were the four Montgomery County men, along with 22 other Pennsylvania contestants, that finished in the top 1000 of the overall tournament. 

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