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Lewis Spencer is an elite British professional poker player and high-stakes specialist who has rapidly become one of the United Kingdom’s most successful exports to the global circuit. Originally from Stockport and now based in London, Spencer is widely known in the poker community by his online alias “Blackout.” A respected coach and clinical technician, he transitioned from a background in acting and modeling into a world-class poker career that spans the WSOP, Triton Super High Roller Series, and the PokerGO Tour (PGT). In 2026, he remains a dominant “end-boss” in the high-roller world, recently crossing the $4.8 million mark in live earnings.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $4,898,500 (according to The Hendon Mob), Lewis Spencer is a pillar of the modern British poker scene, currently ranked 24th on the England All-Time Money List. His career reached a historic peak in 2024 when he finished 3rd in the Wynn Summer Championship for a career-best $1,123,597. Proving his ability to compete against the world’s absolute best, he followed this with massive scores on the Triton Poker Series in Monte Carlo and Cyprus . In early 2026, Spencer has continued his momentum with deep runs in the PGT PokerGO Cup in Las Vegas. His combined live and online success contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $6 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wynn Summer Championship $10,400 NLHE (3rd) | $1,123,597 |
| 2023 | WSOP $25,000 High Roller 8-Handed (4th) | $511,782 |
| 2024 | Triton Monte Carlo $150,000 NLHE 8-Handed (20th) | $236,000 |
| 2021 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship (20th) | $241,800 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Stockport, England, Lewis Spencer’s path to the poker elite was far from traditional. Before becoming a “cash and MTT crusher,” he pursued a career in the performing arts, boasting a diverse range of skills from Shakespearean theatre to sports commentary. This unique background provided him with the psychological composure and presence required at the highest stakes. Spencer first gained major mainstream attention with a 20th-place finish in the 2021 WSOP Main Event. He has since become a leading voice in poker education, serving as a prominent coach for Upswing Poker and DTO Poker. Known for his ability to “translate complex strategy into simple heuristics,” he is respected as much for his teaching as he is for his results. In 2026, he remains a regular in PGT and Triton events, recognized as a cerebral and dangerous opponent.
Play Style & Strategy
Spencer is renowned for a “highly analytical, solver-backed, and clinical” play style. As a top-tier coach, his greatest technical edge is his mastery of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) foundations, particularly in 100bb+ deep-stack scenarios. Strategically, he is a proponent of technical clarity; his approach emphasizes removing emotional bias and making decisions based on rigorous mathematical models. During his deep runs in 2024 and 2025, analysts praised his post-flop creativity and his ability to navigate high-stakes “raising wars” against world champions. His method focuses on polarized range construction and high-frequency aggression, making him one of the most difficult British pros to out-maneuver in modern championship poker.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow “Blackout” as he continues his run through the 2026 circuit and high-stakes PokerGO Tour events? You can find his official profiles and updated stats here:
