Seat 1: Muzz Anderson (775,000)
Muzz Anderson hails from Pinaymootang, Manitoba, and has been playing poker for 40 years. He began his poker journey as a young child, playing wild card games out in the bush. Outside of poker, Muzz is dedicated to his role as a foster parent. While he doesn't have an official nickname, some players on the RPT circuit have affectionately dubbed him "MuzzSaw," a moniker he finds amusing.
Seat 2: Tyler Kolness (950,000)
Tyler Kolness lives in Hendrum, Minnesota, and has been playing poker for over a decade, with his first tournament cash coming at Grand Casino Mille Lacs in 2016. Kolness has over $600,000 in career winnings.
Seat 3: Tim Votava (1,400,000)
Tim Votava hails from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and has been playing poker for 16 years. His journey into the game began with a spontaneous visit to the poker room at Treasure Island. Votava's biggest score so far is $16,000 but he could easily eclipse that today. Now retired, he is more focused on the game.
Seat 4: Curtis Vierstraete (450,000)
Curtis Vierstraete hails from Wahpeton, North Dakota, and has been playing poker for two decades. He got his start in the game through home games, which have been a staple of his poker experience. Outside of poker, Curtis works as a truck driver.
Seat 5: Matt Alexander (3,725,000)
Matt Alexander hails from Minneapolis and has been playing poker since 2003. He began his poker journey in a pool hall, which sparked his interest in the game. Over the years, Matt has honed his skills and achieved notable success, including a third-place finish at an MSPT event where he earned $75,000. He is currently unemployed and not looking for work.
Seat 6: Gary Brakke (2,150,000)
Gary Brakke from Plymouth, Minnesota, has been playing the game for decades, amassing nearly $200,000 in lifetime winnings, mostly in Minnesota.
Seat 7: Jordan Handrich (2,150,000)
Jordan Handrich, known by the nickname "Oceanpup," hails from St. Cloud and has been playing poker since 2004. She got her start through the PSO Home Game. One of her most notable achievements was finishing 13th in the WSOP One Drop event. She was also one of the contestants on the 2025 season of The PokerStars Big Game where she battled with Jennifer Tilly and other celebrities in a televised cash game. Jordan is currently disabled and participates in poker through platforms like PokerStars.
Seat 8: Matt Przybilla (1,225,000)
Matt Przybilla, known by his nickname "RattyFat," hails from Holdingford and has been playing poker since 2011. He began his poker journey online. Outside of poker, Przybilla works in real estate.
Seat 9: Alan L. Carlson (4,350,000)
Alan Carlson hails from Saint Paul and has been playing poker for two decades, primarily focusing on live games. His biggest win so far was landing his amazing wife Karrie exactly eleven years ago today, and his second best win was a $22,500 score in a poker tournament. Outside of poker, Alan works as an estate planner, balancing his professional life with his passion for the game.
