The Story of LEX VELDHUIS
“Success exhausted me more than failure. But now, I know who I am.”
From Vlissingen to Vegas. From StarCraft to poker stardom. 20 years in and just getting started.
The Journey
1988 – 2003
The Early Years
The Early Years
Born December 29th 1983 in Vlissingen, Netherlands. Got a NES at 5, woke up early every day to beat Zelda and Megaman. During his teenage years, discovered StarCraft: Brood War – where he met Victor Goossens (founder of Teamliquid.net) and ElkY. A gamer from the start.
2003 – 2005
Finding Poker
Finding Poker
Started studying criminology at Erasmus University Rotterdam at 20. After Moneymaker's WSOP win sparked the poker boom, Victor told him about this strategic game you could play for money. Friends gave him $10 for the 1-2 cent tables. He never looked back.
2005 – 2013
The Rise
The Rise
Climbed from micro stakes to the highest levels online and live. Traveled the world – Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Toronto. Became the first and only Dutch player to feature on High Stakes Poker and The Big Game.
2013 – 2016
Team Online Era
Team Online Era
Dedicated to the online grind at the highest levels. Grinded millions of hands. Hit Supernova Elite – the highest VIP level – three years straight. But 12 years alone at a computer was wearing thin. When poker hit Twitch, the choice was easy.
2016 – 2023
The Streaming Era
The Streaming Era
Built the largest poker community on Twitch. Created "Blow Friday" and formats that made poker entertaining. Inducted into the Dutch Poker Hall of Fame in 2016. Became a father – son and daughter – which changed everything about balance and what matters.
2024 – Present
Third Youth
Third Youth
"I just feel unleashed when I'm playing now. It's crazy." Working with coach BBZ, recommitting to study, finding hunger again. First SCOOP title in May 2024. First WCOOP title in September. Not chasing the grind of his younger years – playing with purpose. "It's sort of like a second chance to do things right."
Career Highlights
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