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GGPoker Unveils Poker Superstar And Acclaimed Streamer Lex Veldhuis As Newest GGTeam Ambassador
Veldhuis to champion poker content creators and offer exclusive promotions to his dedicated community
Dublin, Ireland (November 3, 2026) – GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today officially announces the signing of popular poker player and streamer Lex Veldhuis as the newest member of its elite ambassador stable, GGTeam. Veldhuis takes his place as Global Streaming Ambassador in the prestigious GGTeam, alongside Daniel Negreanu, Michael Mizrachi, and many other top professionals representing the global brand.
Recognized worldwide as one of the poker industry’s biggest personalities, Veldhuis brings an incredible list of achievements and strengths to the table. Known for his aggressive playstyle and his record-breaking viewership numbers on Twitch, he has spent years building one of the most passionate and loyal community followings in poker history. His greatest strength lies in his ability to connect with audiences, making complex, high-stakes poker accessible, educational, and endlessly entertaining.
GGPoker’s Global Streaming Ambassador
As part of this exciting partnership, Veldhuis will regularly stream his electrifying GGPoker action, utilizing his unique brand of insight and humor to entertain fans both new and old. He will also act as a champion for all online poker content creators, showcasing GGPoker’s purpose-build Streamer Mode and associated unique benefits for program participants. Furthermore, Veldhuis will host exclusive tournaments and bespoke promotions tailored specifically for his dedicated community.
“I’m really excited to officially join GGTeam as Global Streaming Ambassador and begin this new chapter,” said Lex Veldhuis. “GGPoker is the biggest poker site in the world, and it really feels like the natural fit for me and my community. Over the last year I’ve played exclusively on GG and have been genuinely impressed by the software and the size of the tournaments. It has completely invigorated my enjoyment of poker and grinding again. Every time I’ve spoken with the GGPoker team I've been intrigued by their vision and their drive to innovate. It made me realize I wanted to be part of this process. I’m looking forward to diving even deeper into what the site has to offer and working on some awesome new projects together. I can’t wait to go on this new journey and I’m excited for what the future holds.”
GGPoker Global Ambassador Daniel Negreanu also expressed his enthusiasm, stating: “Lex is an absolute titan in the poker streaming world, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the team. His passion for the game, his unmatched work ethic, and his ability to connect with fans are exactly what we look for in a GGTeam ambassador. He is a fantastic addition to the GGPoker family, and I couldn't be happier to have him on board.”
To see Lex playing at GGPoker in the biggest poker stream in the world, please visit: https://www.twitch.tv/lexveldhuis
About GGPoker
GGPoker is the World’s Biggest Poker Room, with a global player base. It offers a range of innovative games and features, such as the patented Rush & Cash poker, All-In or Fold, Flip & Go, Spin & Gold, Mystery Battle Royale, GGCare & GGCheers, integrated staking platform, SnapCam video messaging, PokerCraft, and Smart HUD, all designed to enhance gaming experiences and make poker more fun than ever.
In 2020, GGPoker hosted the world record-breaking WSOP Online main event and in 2022 became the world’s largest online poker room. As an exclusive partner of the World Series of Poker®, thousands of GGPoker players annually win their way into the WSOP $10K Main Event in Las Vegas and WSOP Paradise $25K Main Event in the Bahamas - the poker world’s biggest live tournaments. GGPoker won Poker Operator of the Year at the EGR Operator Awards in both 2024 and 2025.
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22-YEAR-OLD WORLD CHAMPION LUCAS JUMALON BECOMES WORLD SERIES OF POKER® ACADEMY AMBASSADOR
WSOP Production Team To Document Ultimate Roadtrip Looking For Next Poker Prodigy
LAS VEGAS (October 27, 2026) – The World Series of Poker (WSOP®) today announced that 22-year-old reigning WSOP Main Event Champion Lucas Jumalon has been signed as global ambassador for the new WSOP Academy app. As the face of the platform, Jumalon - who won the poker world’s biggest title and a $10,000,000 prize in August - will help introduce the game to a new generation of poker enthusiasts, with the app designed to teach users how to play one of the world's most popular card games.
As part of this landmark agreement, Jumalon will embark on a season-long tour, visiting WSOP Circuit events across the globe in search of his own poker protégé. At each stop along the tour, the world champion will host a special meet-up game exclusively for WSOP Academy customers. One player in each meet-up game will be awarded a complimentary seat to that stop’s WSOP Circuit Main Event.
At the conclusion of the tour, Jumalon will select one standout protégé from the pool of meet-up game winners. That player will be invited to Las Vegas to compete in the 2027 WSOP Main Event (which costs $10,000 to enter) under Jumalon's mentorship.
"Lucas impressed everyone in the WSOP family with his maturity and desire to pay it forward," said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the World Series of Poker. "We look forward to collaborating with him on the upcoming development and promotion of WSOP Academy."
The search for the next prodigy officially begins next month, with the first tour stop scheduled for November 13 at the renowned Dusk to Dawn Casino in Nottingham, UK. WSOP Academy users are encouraged to stay tuned for details on how to join the inaugural meet-up game.
"Not long ago, I was the kid dreaming about winning the World Series of Poker Main Event. Now I have the opportunity to help someone else chase that same dream," said Jumalon. "Poker has completely changed my life, and I’m excited to travel the world, meet the next generation of players, and hopefully discover someone who will be sitting at the final table someday."
Fans at home will be able to follow every step of the journey. A WSOP production team will trail Jumalon to document his ultimate road trip, capturing the action both on and off the felt. This exclusive travelogue-style content will premiere exclusively on the WSOP’s official YouTube channel, with the highly-anticipated first episode expected to drop late next month.
For more information on WSOP Academy and Lucas Jumalon's upcoming tour dates, please visit WSOPAcademy.com.
Players should also follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram or check WSOP.com for more news and updates.
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About World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker® is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event and poker brand in the world, having awarded more than $4 billion in prize money over the past six decades. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker’s longest-running tournament dating back to 1970. In 2026, the flagship event in Las Vegas attracted a record-setting 251,899 entrants and awarded more than $469 million in prize money. The WSOP portfolio of events includes approximately 50 WSOP Circuit Events annually across five continents, WSOP Europe (since 2007), WSOP Paradise (since 2023) and the record-breaking WSOP Online festival. International satellites to WSOP live events are hosted exclusively at GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room. For more information, please visit www.wsop.com.