Mike Matusow nominated for Card Player "Most Entertaining Player" award

On February 15th, 2006 the red carpet will be rolled out for pokers finest. Mike Matusow, Phil Hellmuth, Doyle Brunson, Chris Ferguson, and so many more will attend the 2005 Card Player Player of the Year award at the illustrious Henry Fonda Music Box Theater. What may be the biggest show in poker this year isn't taking place in Vegas but rather, Hollywood. It's a natural spot for such an awards show considering that poker has gone mainstream. In fact, it's more than mainstream, it's a national pastime. It's great to see one of pokers most outspoken players being recognized too!

There are so many categories this year it's hard to recognize all of the players that truly deserve it. Among the difficult choices is the “Best Cash Game Player” award, where Barry Greenstein, Chip Reese and Phil Ivey are nominated for this honor that goes to the best live-game player. Ivey is also in the running for the “Best No-Limit Player” award – along with Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu. Negreanu, who picked up the 2004 “Card Player of the Year” award, is nominated for “Poker Ambassador” (with Mike Sexton and Brunson) – as well as “Most Entertaining Player” (with Mike Matusow and Hellmuth).

I'll be attending the event so look for a detailed report next week!

You can play poker online with Mike at Full Tilt Poker. Look for any table highlighted in red inside of the Full Tilt Lobby, that means a pro is seated there and it may be Mike!