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Who is Vegas Matt? How a Retiree Became a High-Stakes Slots Sensation

Vegas Matt is a breakout star in the slots world. The retired businessman has acquired hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views over the last few years. But where did he come from and how did he make his money in the first place?

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Vegas Matt during his famous $750 a spin run on Regal Riches.

Over the last year no slots influencer has come close to generating the hype of Vegas Matt.

The gambling aficionado has attracted tens of thousands of new followers every single month. He’s up over 400,000 subs since SlotsFan began tracking slots influencer. His videos get millions of views.

But who is Vegas Matt and how did he become an absolute powerhouse on YouTube in a relatively short amount of time?

Here’s everything you need to know about Vegas Matt:

Who is Vegas Matt?

Vegas Matt, AKA is a widely successful YouTube creator who posts videos of ultra-high-stakes gambling in Las Vegas.

Vegas Matt gambles on a variety of different games but his most popular videos feature slots with a jaw-dropping amount of money involved.

He is famous in the slots community for a number of different catch phrases including “Sando” and “Let’s Enjoy This”.

Who Are EJ and WGB?

EJ Is Vegas Matt’s son and the brains behind the YouTube channel.

WGB is a longtime gambling buddy of Vegas Matt is frequently featured in the background of his videos.

Most of the time when Vegas Matt gambles, EJ works the camera and WGB provides commentary and strategy.

When Did Vegas Matt Start Producing Slots Content?

Vegas Matt is a lifelong gambler but it was a fortuitous royal flush on a video poker machine that sent him on his YouTube journey.

Vegas Matt’s son EJ quickly grabbed a camera and started recording. They decided to throw it up on Tik Tok and by the end of the night it had around 80,000 views. That was in 2021.

EJ thought of the moniker “Vegas Matt” on the spot and the name stuck.

Vegas Matt’s first video on YouTube – which features him playing Huff N More Puff – was posted on Oct. 17, 2022.

Is Vegas Matt Rich?

Vegas Matt’s net worth is unknown but he plays extremely high stakes. You could estimate that based on the amounts he gambles he’s at least a multi-millionaire but that information is not public.

There have been some estimates online that put him at $30-$40 million but it’s all conjecture.

What Does Vegas Matt Do for a Living?

Vegas Matt is technically retired. He was a successful businessman in California that worked in sales for most of his life.

His YouTube channel is so successful, however, that you might consider it a business of its own at this point.

Is Vegas Matt From Vegas?

Vegas Matt moved to Las Vegas from California in 2012. He is a huge proponent of the city and loves the dining, social experiences and, of course, the gambling.

No state income tax is also a nice bonus.

How Much Does Vegas Matt Spend on Gambling?

Generally, the crew descends on a casino with somewhere in the range of $5,000-$10,000 but there are exceptions. Vegas Matt will frequently up the ante when he reaches a significant milestone such as 500,000 YouTube subscribers. He’s played for as much as $750 with $100,000 on the line and says he might go even higher in the future.

One of Vegas Matt’s videos showed him losing $147,000 but he later clarified he was gambling with a group of people so all the losses weren’t directly on him.

It’s safe to say there are some significant downswings when you play those kinds of stakes.

Does Vegas Matt Only Play Slots?

Vegas Matt primarily posts videos his slot content put you will occasionally see some blackjack or video poker action on his channel as well.

Apparently Vegas Matt also plays poker but it has yet to be featured in his videos. He is an avid sports fan and frequently talks about the UFC in particular.

What is Vegas Matt’s Most Popular Video?

At the time of publication, Vegas Matt’s most popular video is: “Risking $100,000 To Keep My Promise ($750 Spins)”. It has acquired nearly four million views, which is likely the record for a slot video.

The video showcases some of the most high-stakes gambling that Vegas Matt has ever undertaken. Just one spin at the stakes he’s playing would wipe out most people’s gambling budget for the year. The session did not go well and Vegas Matt ending up losing $43,000 but not before hitting one of his biggest jackpots in the history of his channel.

You can watch the entire video here:

Where Can I Buy Vegas Matt Merchandise?

You can buy Vegas Matt merchandise feature his slogans like “Sando” and “Idiot!” on his website.

Where Can I Learn More About Vegas Matt?

You can learn more about Vegas Matt and his current streamer rank in our Vegas Matt profile. Maybe the best way to learn about Vegas Matt, however, is from the man himself in a Q&A video:

Author: Arthur Crowson
An award-winning writer and editor who hails from Hawaii's Big Island. Arthur began his career in traditional news media but transitioned to online media in the mid-2000s where he spent many years covering online poker during its boom. Arthur remains actively involved with playing online poker and maintains a presence in the poker community. As editor at SlotsFan, Arthur covers the growing community of slots streamers and games.
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