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Lex Veldhuis is an iconic Dutch professional poker player, high-stakes tournament competitor, and the undisputed titan of online poker streaming.
Originally from Vlissingen, Netherlands, Veldhuis first broke onto the international live circuit in the late 2000s, gaining widespread fame for his aggressive play on televised high-stakes cash games and major European stops.
Known digitally initially under his legendary moniker "RaSZi," he transformed the poker media landscape by building the largest dedicated poker broadcast community on Twitch.
After a historic 17-year tenure as PokerStars' lead ambassador, Veldhuis made international headlines in 2026 by parting ways with PokerStars and officially signing as GGPoker’s newest global ambassador.
He remains a dominant force on both the digital and live felt.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings exceeding USD 707,700 according to The Hendon Mob, Lex Veldhuis ranks 77th on the Netherlands All-Time Money List.
His defining live result came at the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP), where he finished 7th in the prestigious $40,000 No-Limit Hold'em 40th Anniversary Event for a career-best $277,939.
While selective about his live travels—scoring wins such as the 2010 Dutch Poker Open Championship—his primary arena of dominance is online multi-table tournaments (MTTs).
Across high-roller events, SCOOP, WCOOP, and GGMillion$ series, Veldhuis has accumulated several millions in online cashes, driving an estimated poker net worth of over $4 million.
Major Tournament Results
Year | Event | Prize(USD) |
|---|---|---|
2009 | WSOP $40,000 No Limit Hold'em - 40th Anniversary Event (7th) | $277,939 |
2010 | EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final €10,000 NLHE Main Event (31st) | $53,250 |
2010 | Dutch Poker Open €1,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event (1st) | $86,130 |
2011 | WSOP $1,000 No Limit Hold'em (11th) | $28,517 |
2011 | EPT San Remo €4,600 No Limit Hold'em Main Event (15th) | $30,331 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in the coastal port city of Vlissingen, Netherlands, Lex Veldhuis was an active athlete and competitive gamer long before discovering cards. He reached an elite level in professional StarCraft: Brood War, where he connected with French pro Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier.
Grospellier introduced Veldhuis to online poker, where Lex applied his rapid multi-tasking skills and analytical mindset to grind from low limits to the highest stakes available.
He signed with PokerStars in 2009, forging one of the longest partnerships in gaming history.
In 2016, Veldhuis pioneered a community-centric Twitch channel that redefined poker entertainment, attracting tens of thousands of concurrent viewers during massive final table runs and inspiring his own live poker festival, "Lex Live".
In 2026, he closed his 17-year chapter with PokerStars and joined GGPoker, reinforcing his position at the absolute summit of modern poker broadcasting.
Play Style & Strategy
Veldhuis originally built his reputation on an ultra-aggressive, table-bullying style marked by frequent three-bets, wide opening ranges, and relentless bluffing, as seen in his legendary appearances on High Stakes Poker and The Big Game.
Over the last decade, however, he underwent a complete technical evolution.
His current play style is a modern hybrid: rigorous Game Theory Optimal (GTO) fundamentals reinforced by deep solver study, paired with elite exploitative pressure against recreational and mid-tier opposition.
He is particularly revered for his command of Independent Chip Model (ICM) dynamics on tournament bubbles and final tables, paired with an uncompromising mental game and bankroll discipline that he articulates live to thousands of viewers daily.
Social Media & Online Presence
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