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Bert Stevens is a world famous Belgian poker professional who has reached the very top of the online poker world. Known by his legendary screen name "girafganger7," he has spent over a decade dominating high stakes tournaments from his home base. While he is primarily an online specialist, Stevens has also made a name for himself as a popular Twitch streamer, where he shares his high pressure sessions with tens of thousands of fans. His fearless play and massive tournament wins have made him one of the most successful and recognizable figures in modern poker.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Bert Stevens has recorded live earnings of nearly $100,000, though this only tells a small part of his story. He built his reputation in the online arena, where he has won multiple cashes. His greatest achievement came in 2020 when he won the 9th place finish in WSOP $1,500 Marathon No Limit Hold'em online event for $24,190.
Stevens has also excelled in other major live tournaments. He has secured 6th place finish in the EPT Mystery Bounty for €26,400 (~$28,193). On the WPT World Online Championship Main Event, he finished 7th for $194,112, marking a career-best online score. In live events, his top result came with a 6th-place finish at the Irish Open High Roller for $30,537.
Biography & Poker Background
Bert Stevens was born in 1989 and lives in Belgium. He started his poker journey in the early 2010s, quickly moving up from low stakes to become a "super crusher" in the most difficult online games. He is famously known for his raw and honest personality, which he puts on full display during his live streams. Unlike many pros who keep a very clean image, Stevens is celebrated for his "outlandish" behavior and his famous, cluttered streaming setup that fans find hilarious and relatable.
His rise to fame was cemented by his work ethic, as he has played more than 60,000 tournaments throughout his career. Outside of playing, he is highly respected as a coach and is a lead instructor at the training site Pocarr. Stevens is also a dedicated vegan and often uses his platform to talk about his love for animals. His massive win in 2023, which he streamed live to over 40,000 viewers, remains one of the most iconic moments in the history of poker broadcasting.
Play Style & Strategy
Bert Stevens is famous for an aggressive and fearless style of play. He is a master of "Multi-Table Tournaments" (MTTs) and relies on his incredible pattern recognition and mathematical accuracy to outplay his opponents. Because he plays so many games at once, he has developed a fast paced decision making process that keeps his opponents under constant pressure.
His strategy involves a deep understanding of stack dynamics and ICM (Independent Chip Model). Stevens is known for making bold bluffs and hero calls that many other players would be too scared to pull off. He uses his public image as a "wild" player to his advantage, often baiting opponents into making mistakes when he actually has a strong hand. His ability to stay calm and focused during the final tables of the world's biggest tournaments has proven that he is one of the most elite strategic minds in the game today.
Social Media & Online Presence
Bert Stevens is very active on social media and is a major star on Twitch. He regularly interacts with his community and provides a behind the scenes look at the life of a high stakes pro. You can track his latest results and see his rankings through these links:
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About the Editor
Zoe Chang is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Tournament Analyst, covering live poker festivals across Asia Pacific and writing the site's SPI Score player ranking series, tracking results and rankings across markets including Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, the US, India and Australia.