Nationality
Belgian
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Born (date and place of birth)
November 14, 1981 in Belgium
Residence (current location)
Hansbeke, Belgium
Year started playing poker
Started playing poker part-time around 2004, turned professional in 2005
Age when started playing
Started serious poker involvement at about age 23
Year turned professional
2005
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Over $108,000 won in the Sunday Warm Up online tournament in 2008 (boosted career)
First important tournament
Early cashes mainly in Netherlands live tournaments and $1,000–$1,500 buy-in events in Las Vegas; first key tournament cash in 2011 EPT Deauville Main Event (6th place)
Main motivation for turning pro
Transitioned from electrician career to poker driven by passion discovered through online poker and injury recovery period
Initial bankroll
Early bankroll from playing NL25 and NL50 online cash games on Everest Poker
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Studied poker theory via forums and books including The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky, Winning Low Limit Hold’em by Lee Jones, and Super System by Doyle Brunson
Total live tournament winnings
Over $6 million in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025
Number of tournament wins
3 SCOOP online titles, 1 Irish Poker Open High Roller win in 2025, several other live tournament wins
Number of final tables
Multiple including two WSOP Main Event final tables (2016 and 2025) and several WSOP and EPT final tables
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$3,000,000 for 4th place in the 2025 WSOP Main Event
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 150 WSOP cashes
WSOP final tables
Multiple, including WSOP Main Event 2016 (6th) and 2025 (4th), and other WSOP events (example: 3rd place in 2017 $5,000 NLHE 6-Max)
Best WSOP Main Event result
4th place in 2025 WSOP Main Event; previously 6th place in 2016
Super high roller results ($100K+)
10th place €111,111 One Drop High Roller WSOP Europe 2017
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
1 (Irish Poker Open €5K High Roller 2025)
Online tournament winnings
Major online winnings include 3 SCOOP titles and significant Sunday Warm Up win in 2008 (over $108K)
Major online titles
3 SCOOP titles
Poker team
PokerStars Team Pro and Ambassador since 2024
Main cash game limits
Primarily mid stakes and higher tournament buy-ins ($1,000–$10,000), plays some cash games at NL25-NL50 early in career; exact cash stakes now not broadly cited
Highest stakes played
Has played high roller tournaments up to €111,111 buy-in (One Drop High Roller)
Country ranking
Fourth highest-earning Belgian poker player of all time
All Time Money List position
Among top Belgian players on All Time Money List with over $6 million
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Active since mid-2000s with peak earnings in 2016 WSOP Main Event; continued strong performance through 2025
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold’em (primary), also plays Pot-Limit Omaha online initially
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Live and online tournaments, tournament specialist, with some cash game background early career
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Primarily tournament full ring and 6-max formats (e.g., 6-Max WSOP events)
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Mainly No-Limit Hold’em; also Pot-Limit Omaha (early years)
Specialization limits
Tournament buy-ins ranging from $1,000 to over $100,000 in high rollers
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (username "SpaceyFCB")
Favorite casinos/locations
Namur Casino, Spa Casino (Belgium), Venetian, Wynn, EPT venues (Monte Carlo, Deauville)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Shrewd and experienced player known for steady, strategic play combining knowledge and experience
Known for bluffs/traps
Balanced play style with thoughtful aggression; no strong public reputation solely for bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical study of poker theory with experience-based intuition
Style adaptability
Known for ability to perform consistently in large fields and varied tournament settings
Playing strengths
Deep tournament experience, strong endgame skills, reading opponents, and online and live versatility
GTO strategy usage
Uses modern poker theory and GTO strategies informed by study and experience
Poker software usage
Uses poker study software and tracking tools (like Excel spreadsheets for results tracking)
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured on WSOP final table broadcasts (2016 & 2025)
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, PokerStars official site interviews discussing WSOP runs and career
Posting frequency in social media
Regular during live events and major tournament series, occasional posts otherwise
Type of content in social media
Poker career updates, tournament insights, personal interests
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
PokerStars (Ambassador and Team Pro)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Joined PokerStars as ambassador/live events advisor in 2024
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
PokerStars, live-events advisor role since 2024
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in PokerNews, PokerStars blog and CardPlayer articles
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First Belgian to make two WSOP Main Event final tables in the Moneymaker era; respected poker tournament director and player
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
One of only seven players to make multiple WSOP Main Event final tables in the modern Moneymaker era
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Tournament director for major events including Namur and Spa Casinos, EPT, Belgian Poker Series, and French Poker Series; live events advisor for PokerStars
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Well-known figure bridging player and director roles, contributing to growth of poker event management and representation for Belgian poker
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Significant influence as both a professional player and tournament director improving live event experiences for players
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-07-16 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 10000 | 4th | 3000000 | 9735 | | |||| 2016-11-05 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 10000 | 6th | 1464258 | 6832 | | |||| 2017-07-21 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max | 5000 | 3rd | 238855 | || |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2011-04-24 | France | EPT | Deauville Casino Barriere | EPT Main Event | | 6th | 210962 | | | |||| 2023-06-15 | Cyprus | EPT | Casino Cyprus | EPT Main Event | | 10th | | | |
WSOP Europe
2017-11-05 | France | WSOP Europe | Casino Barriere Enghien-les-Bains | €111,111 High Roller for One Drop | 111111 | 10th | 343923 | | |
WSOP Online events
2025-06-17 | USA | WSOP Online | | $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed | 3000 | 206th | 6000 | | |