Matthew Hilger Wins Full Tilt Poker Guaranteed Tournament

Hilger is extremely active in the online poker community, having created poker forums and written strategy articles through his Dimant Online Inc. which specializes in internet poker action.

Through the publishing arm of Dimant Online, Hilger will be releasing his fourth book, co-penned with Jon "Pearljammer" Turner, Jon "Apestyles" Van Fleet and Eric "Rizen" Lynch, about no-limit tournament hands.

Hilger now getting ready to hit the World Series of Poker events in the summer, where has reached impressive status in the past. "I definitely feel more ready than I ever have as I have played a lot more online than in past years, so I won't be rusty going into the WSOP," he said. "I must also say that working with Rizen, Pearljammer and Apestyles on the poker hands book has been helpful in simply being able to talk to these guys on a regular basis, as well as learning a few tricks here and there by reviewing their manuscript."

As if all this isn't enough to keep Matthew Hilger busy, a joyous addition to his family may just do the trick. The birth of Hilger's third child (and first daughter) Isabel Teresa Hilger this year complements his professional life perfectly. Hilger also serves on the board of directors for Colombianitos, a charity organization for underprivileged children in Colombia.