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Updated: 2025.12.17

Thomas Boivin is a Belgian professional poker player and high-stakes regular, known for his success in the world’s most exclusive tournaments, including multiple seven-figure cashes at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). He is currently the #1 player on the Belgium All-Time Money List.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $16,278,579 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Thomas Boivin ranks 93rd on the All-Time Money List. His total online earnings exceed $3,737,668.

He is a dominant force in Super High Roller events, with multiple massive scores in 2025:

$2,290,000 – His career-best live cash for 5th place in the $250,000 Triton Invitational (Bracelet Event #5) at WSOP Paradise 2025 .
$2,057,430 – 3rd place in the $250,000 Super High Roller (Bracelet Event #46) at the 2025 WSOP.
$1,212,020 – 3rd place in the $100,000 High Roller – 8-Handed (Bracelet Event #38) at the 2025 WSOP.

Boivin is also a champion on the European Poker Tour (EPT), where he won the €25,000 Single-Day High Roller at EPT Prague for ~$426,389 (€375,520) in 2018.

Biography & Poker Background

Born in Charleroi, Belgium, Thomas Boivin currently resides in St. Julian’s, Malta. He is recognized as a top player globally, with a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 12th. He began his career with a strong performance on the EPT circuit, transitioning from lower stakes to becoming a consistent fixture in high-stakes tournaments worldwide. His success is often attributed to his engineering background, which informs his methodical, analytical approach to the game.

Play Style & Strategy

Boivin’s play style is a blend of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) study and trained intuition.

Analytical Approach: He systematically studies poker, utilizing solver work and ICM (Independent Chip Model) principles, applying his engineering background to simplify complex strategies for practical use at the table.
High-Pressure Aggression: He is adept at applying ICM pressure and utilizing his chip stack to dominate final tables, as seen in his commanding chip lead in the $250,000 Super High Roller.
Intuition and Awareness: He emphasizes the importance of deep, curious thinking about the game and listening to one’s intuition, especially after it has been trained by extensive experience and data integration.

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