Jack Mats ! It is with great sadness that I bring the news that Jack Mats has passed

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 11-06-19, 09:36 PM

wow, that's a shame RIP

What happened to him, Gary?

**GaryDN** · 11-06-19, 10:24 PM

Jack Matz was his name here on poker ,not Mats, I am just in shock ! He had a massive heart attack !

**bobbywaves** · 11-07-19, 02:00 AM

I remember Jack as a good poker player, R.I.P.

Tripe had him listed as a favorite in this 2012 Championship tourney:

Poker Championship Odds

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**JAKEPEAVY21** · 11-07-19, 07:58 AM

That really sucks, Gary.

Were you friends with him off the forum?

He was a nice guy and a good poker player.

I liked his avatar with his dog was his co pilot on a plane.

**franklee168** · 11-07-19, 09:55 AM

RIP Jack.

**mpaschal34** · 11-07-19, 09:59 AM

Before my time....but RIP.

Sad hearing of people going before they should.

**hhsilver** · 11-07-19, 10:53 AM

I remember him -- good player - nice guy. Sorry to get this news.

**BeerDog99** · 11-07-19, 12:18 PM

That is sad, RIP Jack.

**ArunSh** · 11-07-19, 12:44 PM

Been a few years since I played him (at least that I can recall) but always seemed like a good guy. RIP

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 11-07-19, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by mpaschal34

Before my time....but RIP.

Sad hearing of people going before they should.

Originally posted by ArunSh

Been a few years since I played him (at least that I can recall) but always seemed like a good guy. RIP

I'm a daily pothead and have a better memory than you guys

He was playing regularly up until about a year ago...

**ArunSh** · 11-07-19, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21

I'm a daily pothead and have a better memory than you guys

He was playing regularly up until about a year ago...

Well the thing about that is: I remember when he was very active in this regard, probably playing on a daily basis or close. But he was definitely one of those common names/faces who seemed in recent years to show up from time to time but not consistently, certainly not every day or even close.

So I guess it depends what you mean by regularly also. Again, I don't think in recent years he was playing every day or even close to that. If he played say once a week, does that count as regularly? Guess it depends on your view! But obviously if he was playing say once a week, you might essentially never see him playing/have him at your table so would be easy to think he wasn't playing at all anymore!

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 11-07-19, 02:40 PM

That was his avatar, maybe that will help?

If I remember correctly, I think his dog's name was Mushu.

**mpaschal34** · 11-07-19, 03:48 PM

was is jack matz? I may be familiar with that name. Not Jack Mats.

but then again....I could be completely clueless.

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 11-07-19, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by mpaschal34

was is jack matz? I may be familiar with that name. Not Jack Mats.

but then again....I could be completely clueless.

yes it was JACK MATZ

**mpaschal34** · 11-07-19, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21

yes it was JACK MATZ

Ok....I do remember playing with him some. Sad news.

**Triple_D_Bet** · 11-07-19, 06:47 PM

Sad to hear, I had just assumed he drifted away during one of my breaks, didn't know it was health issues. Was one of the most consistent SBR poker players, always on top.

**4uk4life** · 11-07-19, 08:48 PM

Damn I remember Jack well. Sometimes quiet at the tables but would talk plenty if you struck up a convo with him. He was a good dude. I remember being on the USA team the last I recall him being very active. Hate to hear this

**Enkhbat** · 11-07-19, 09:34 PM

RIP jack matz

**Optional** · 11-07-19, 10:15 PM

Sad news but thanks for sharing Gary.