During Day 1B of one of the final events of the 2024 World Series of Poker, Mike “The Mouth” Matusow had an unfortunate incident where he vomited all over the floor. Poker player Kris Burchfield tweeted about it, mentioning that Matusow spewed his guts “in the middle of the room,” prompting tournament officials to move the players at his and surrounding tables to a different location. Despite the embarrassing moment, Matusow managed to continue playing and even made it to Day 2 of “The Closer” event with 500,000 chips.
After the incident, Matusow sat by himself recovering and shared with Daniel Negreanu that he had started feeling sick during a break, experiencing sweats, a racing heart, and abdominal pain. He jokingly attributed his illness to winning a pot. Negreanu filmed some of the experience for his blog, capturing the moment when Matusow was feeling better and spitting into a garbage can.
Matusow’s resilience was evident as he pushed through and advanced to Day 2 of the tournament. Despite the setback, he remained competitive and focused on his goal of performing well in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event. Additionally, Matusow was a finalist for the Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2024, showing his influence and impact on the poker community.
Ultimately, Patrik Antonius was announced as the inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame, overshadowing Matusow’s nomination. However, Matusow’s determination and ability to overcome challenges like the vomiting incident demonstrate his commitment to the game and his desire to succeed in the competitive world of professional poker.