The rise of Twitch as a live-streaming platform has turned the secluded game of poker into a worldwide event. Today, many people log in to the website to witness poker players do their talking shows, teach them, review them and even play on a high-stock throbbing platform.

Here, we investigate the lives and content of the most-watched poker Twitch streamers and explain why they are so fascinating.

1. Lex Veldhuis (LexVeldhuis)

Lex Veldhuis, a Dutch pro poker player, has been common on Twitch and taking internet poker for the last few years. Having professional perspectives and a character that wins over the audience, Lex composes educational and entertainment content, which attracts the crowd of his followers.

Over 300,000 fans follow him, and more than 3,300 people regularly tune to his streams of high-stakes tournaments and live cash games. His outstanding ability to communicate understandably, even to confused people with little prior background, very hard concepts that normally require a lot of knowledge has been the main issue in getting poker across to beginners.

Why Fans Love Lex:

• Engaging personality and humor
• Clear explanations of poker strategies
• Regular interaction with viewers

2. Elias Gutierrez (ZerosPoker)

A Spanish poker streamer, Elias Gutierrez, also known as ZerosPoker, is famous for his high-stakes games and analytical approach. Additionally, Elias, more than doubling the odds for himself, on a good night broadcasting from Tokyo, manages to pull a worldwide crowd of more than 4,500 viewers per stream.

His live broadcasts include high-adrenaline gameplay, conversations of a technical nature, and even sometimes personal stories. The outbursts of Zeros from which the advanced players are able to polish their existing skills.

Highlights of ZerosPoker’s Streams:

• High-stakes poker action
• In-depth game analysis
• Multilingual content for Spanish and English speakers

3. Ben Spragg (Spraggy)

Ben Spragg, or Spraggy, is a British poker player who mixes his game skills with hilarious human creativity. Spraggy of Team PokerStars Online is gaining new followers because of his spontaneous and sometimes weird reactions and vivid discussions concerning online poker tournaments.

His highly interactive streams feature regular Q&A sessions and viewer challenges, attracting around 1,962 viewers per stream to date.

What Sets Spraggy Apart:

• Humor and relatability
• Fun, community-driven challenges
• Insightful commentary on poker tournaments

Benjamin Spragg

4. Benjamin Rolle (RaiseYourEdge)

Benjamin Rolle, aka “bencb”, founded the poker educational platform Raise Your Edge. In contrast to other poker streamers, Rolle is more into learning; he provides tutorials, tips, and live gameplay. His streams average 2,616 viewers looking for new ways to develop their skills; hence,, he is adept at raising their edge.

Why Watch RaiseYourEdge:

• Expert-level poker strategies
• Focused, educational content
• Inspirational success stories

5. Kevin Martin (kevinmartin)

Kevin Martin’s intriguing story, from being a reality TV star on Big Brother Canada to becoming a professional poker player, has sparked the curiosity of many people. 

Kevin likes to keep things light and breezy as he streams, and his average audience is 1,353 viewers. He often mentions his poker journey and la playa incidents, a few seconds that captivate and draw in his audience by creating a personal boundary of interaction.

Kevin’s Appeal:

• Casual and friendly style with a good streaming
• Motivational career path
• Relatable stories to the poker fans

6. Parker Talbot (tonkaaaaP)

Parker Talbot, a poker player from high-stakes Canada, is popular on the internet as tonkaaaaP. His Twitch streams are notable for a high-energy reaction and lively discussion, along with an influx of an average of 1,209 viewers per stream. Parker’s involvement in poker videos is both educational and spellbinding due to his ability to interpret opponents and his gumption quickly.

What Fans Love About Parker:

• Heart-racing, high-stakes games
• Witty and inviting comments
• Candid discussions around poker strategy

7. Alejandro Lococo (PapoMC)

A prominent Argentine rapper, PapoMC or Alejandro Lococo has made poker streaming his new career. His exceptional mix of music, personality and poker skills have also led to him having a strong fan base, with around 1,251 individuals per stream. 

Frequently, PapoMC refers to the daft solution of maintaining a balance between his art and gaming professions, thus providing new life to the game.

PapoMC’s Unique Edge:

• Singer and poker player as well as other skills
• Addictive storytelling
• Great partnership with Latino audiences

8. Andrey Golubev (DreadzTV)

Andrey Golubev, a former DOTA2 professional also known as DreadzTV, has brought some extra skills to poker streaming. His background in eSports has enabled Andrey’s avid analytical manner of play to be universally appreciated by players coming to poker from video games.

On average, 2,720 people per month view him, and his content is kind of a crossover between poker and gaming.

Why Tune In to DreadzTV:

• Attracts both poker and eSports fans
• Game analysis that is precise and accurate
• Charming character

Pro gaming team “Hellraisers” pose for a portrait during Red Bull Battle Grounds at Red Bull Headquarters in Santa Monica, CA, USA on May 5th, 2015.

9. Triton Poker (TritonPoker)

Triton Poker is not a person streaming but rather a channel transmitting high-stakes poker tournaments. With an average of 2,525 viewers, the channel highlights professional players participating in some of the most prestigious poker games in the world.

The channel brings to you commentary, interviews with players, and behind-the-scenes footage, which is why it is a favorite option among the professional players who watch the channel.

Key Features of Triton Poker Streams:

• Exclusive high-stakes games
• Professional commentary
• Insightful interviews

10. Winamax

Winamax is the official Twitch channel of the French online poker site. It shows a blend of guides, tournaments, and special events and thus, approximately 995 people respectively watch each stream. The channel frequently works with some of the top French poker players, which allows for the creation of original content for French-speaking viewers.

Why Viewers Love Winamax:

• French-specific content
• Working together with pro players
• Diversity in the layouts of streams