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Andrew Hulme is a British professional poker player from London, England, who has become one of the most successful and consistent names in the game. Known in the online world by his famous alias “stato_1,” Hulme is a rare talent who combines high-level math with a competitive edge that dates back to his time as a child prodigy on a national quiz show. Whether he is navigating the massive fields of the World Series of Poker or fighting for titles on his home soil, he has earned a reputation as a deep-thinking and incredibly focused pro.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Andrew Hulme has won over $4.4 million in live tournament earnings. His career reached a spectacular new peak in September 2024 when he finished in 2nd place in the EPT Barcelona Main Event. After a heads-up deal with Stephen Song, Hulme walked away with a massive $1,287,800, the largest score of his life.
Hulme is also a major champion in the United Kingdom. In early 2025, he wrote his name into the history books by winning the Grosvenor UK Poker Open Main Event for $277,880. This followed his earlier success in 2018 when he won the GUKPT London Main Event for over $159,000. Beyond his domestic titles, he proved he can handle the ultimate pressure of the WSOP Main Event in 2023, where he finished in 18th place out of thousands of players for $350,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1988, Andrew Hulme’s journey to the poker table is one of the more unique ones in the industry. Before he was a card shark, he was a star on the British TV show Countdown. He was an “Octochamp” and once held the record for the highest score ever achieved in a single game, showing off the mental speed he now uses to calculate pot odds. He later studied economics at Warwick University, which further sharpened his understanding of numbers and risk.
Hulme started his poker career online in 2007 under the name “stato_1.” He spent years as a “fearless grinder,” building his bankroll from the ground up and earning nearly $5 million in online cashes alongside his live success. Even as a multi-millionaire, he is known for being very grounded, often taking breaks to enjoy life in London or traveling to major stops across Europe and the United States.
Play Style & Strategy
Hulme is known for a methodical and highly disciplined approach to the game. His nickname “Stato” refers to his love for statistics and data, and he is a big believer in using a mathematical foundation to make every decision. He is an expert at navigating large tournament fields, often staying patient for hours before striking at the right moment.
One of his greatest strengths is his mental stamina. Whether he is a short stack or the chip leader, he maintains the same calm expression, which makes him very difficult to read. He relies on a mix of modern “solver” study and the intuition he has built from playing hundreds of thousands of hands online. His performance in the 2024 EPT Barcelona final table showed his toughness, as he went from the short stack to the chip lead multiple times, never losing his focus until the final card was dealt.
Social Media & Online Presence
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