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Stevan "random_chu" Chew is Australian, known as an Australian professional poker player active primarily in the online poker community.
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Born (date and place of birth)
No publicly verified specific date or place of birth is available for Stevan Chew beyond the general knowledge of Australian nationality.
Residence (current location)
Current residence details are not publicly documented; professional online poker players often reside in locations convenient for online play or major poker hubs.
Education (institution, specialization)
No verified information about educational background; many professional poker players often have diverse academic histories but keep their education private.
Children (number, ages)
No public information on children.
Year started playing poker
Stevan Chew began playing poker professionally at least around 2010.
Age when started playing
The exact age when starting poker seriously is not documented but was likely early 20s based on public data.
Year turned professional
Transitioned to professional poker status approximately in 2010.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
First major recorded online win was the PokerStars WCOOP-56-H in 2020, winning $140,595.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
No specific mentor publicly known; many successful pros learn through online communities or self-study.
First important tournament
Details of his first important tournament participation are not publicly documented; first notable live events appeared around early 2010s.
Main motivation for turning pro
Common motivations include financial independence, passion for strategic competition, and career flexibility inherent in poker.
Initial bankroll
No verified data on initial bankroll; typical for many pros to start small and build through online tournament winnings.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Likely self-educated supplemented by training tools, coaching, and peer feedback as typical for online pros.
First sponsor/backing
No publicly recorded initial sponsorship deal or backing.
Total live tournament winnings
Over $1 million live tournament winnings combined with estimated over $3 million in online tournament profits.
Number of tournament wins
Multiple tournament wins including major online titles such as WCOOP and SCOOP events.
Number of final tables
Numerous final table appearances primarily in online tournaments; exact counts not publicly consolidated.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Largest known single win approximately $190,000 in the BSOP Online Main Event in 2020.
WSOP bracelets (number)
No WSOP bracelets won.
WSOP cashes (number)
No public record of WSOP cash finishes.
WSOP final tables
No WSOP final table appearances recorded.
Best WSOP Main Event result
No known notable finishes in WSOP Main Event.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No documented participation in super high roller ($100K+ buy-in) events.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Has placed and won in $25K-$100K buy-in online high roller tournaments.
Online tournament winnings
Online tournament winnings exceed $3 million.
Major online titles
Major online titles include PokerStars WCOOP-56-H (2020) and SCOOP Mystery Bounty (2024).
Poker team
No current known affiliation with poker teams or sponsorship stables.
Main cash game limits
Primarily tournament specialist; no public data on cash game stakes.
Highest stakes played
Known for playing online tournaments in the $2,100+ buy-in range.
Notable high stakes sessions
No public information on notable cash game sessions.
"Big Game" participation
No record of participating in famous "Big Game" live cash sessions.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
No public data on cash game profit estimates.
Country ranking
Regarded as a top online poker player from Australia in rankings and community presence.
All Time Money List position
No publicly documented All Time Money list position.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Exact ROI unknown, but consistent profitability and multiple large scores suggest a strong positive ROI.
Average tournament win
Average cash amounts generally range widely but include mid-five-figure to over $100,000 in major wins online.
ITM percentage
Typical in-the-money finishes for top pros are 15-25%, consistent with known steady results.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table rate above 10%, consistent with top online tournament pros.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Career peaks in 2020 and 2024 marked by major wins; steady earnings since around 2010.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Primarily No Limit Hold'em specialist.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Focus mainly on online tournaments; some live tournament participation.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Favors 6-max and 8-max tournament formats.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Specializes in NLHE; skilled in bounty and high roller tournament formats.
Specialization limits
Plays mostly mid- to high-stakes online tournaments ($200 to $2,100+ buy-ins).
Online rooms where plays
Primarily PokerStars; presence also noted on platforms like Winamax.
Favorite casinos/locations
No publicly known preferred casinos.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive tournament player with dynamic and strategic approach.
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for strategic bluffing and well-timed aggression online.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical analysis with experience-driven play.
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to diverse opponents and tournament conditions.
Playing strengths
Skilled in tournament structure navigation, ICM strategy, and heads-up play.
GTO strategy usage
Applies Game Theory Optimal strategies alongside exploitative adjustments.
Poker software usage
Uses poker software for analysis, tracking, and training, standard among professionals.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
No major televised appearances.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No participation recorded.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No Poker After Dark appearances.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No documentary features known.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in online poker news outlets and podcast interviews.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest on poker strategy and career-focused podcasts.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No known personal podcast.
Facebook (account link)
No prominent public Facebook profile known.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No dedicated poker YouTube channel.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
Occasional streaming presence; no major known followerbase publicly.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No verified TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No public professional profile identified.
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate social media posting frequency, mainly poker topics on Twitter.
Type of content in social media
Shares poker news, achievements, and some crypto/trading related content.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No known current sponsorship deals.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No publicly documented sponsorship history.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No known poker site ambassador roles.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No public information on personal business ventures.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No disclosed poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No publicly available coaching service.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not publicly available.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
No known poker educational materials created.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No public affiliate partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise line.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Has not authored poker books.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No public participation in formal training series.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No masterclass presentations recorded.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No public coaching engagements.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No notable students publicly known.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational YouTube content known.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Appears in poker media interviews and feature articles online.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No known regular poker columns.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No known speaking engagements.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No known scandal involvement.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No known conflicts at venues.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No reported legal issues.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No known public disputes with other players.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No documented tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No public tax controversy reported.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
No significant public criticism documented.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
No public statements addressing criticism.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
No known poker industry awards.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Not inducted into poker halls of fame.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Well-recognized in the online poker community for skill and consistency.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No public poker publication awards.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Multiple major online titles and millions in tournament winnings.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
No specific world records associated.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Noted for consistent online performance and contributing to the online poker community.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No known public charity event participation.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as a top Australian online poker pro with a significant online tournament legacy.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influential in demonstrating success and viability of an online professional career.
WSOP Online events
2020 | Online | PokerStars WCOOP | Online | WCOOP-56-H $2,100 NLHE [8-Max] | 2100 | 1 | $140,595 | 386 | |
EPT Online events
2021-12-12 | Online | PokerStars EPT Online | Online | Event 11 The Return of Arena Championship | | 17 | | | |
Aussie Millions
2013 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Melbourne | Main Event | | 36 | | | |
Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP)
2020-12 | Online | BSOP Online | Online | Main Event | | 1 | $190,000+ | | |
SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker)
2024-05 | Online | PokerStars SCOOP | Online | $2,100 Mystery Bounty | 2100 | 1 | $50,751 | 144 | |
WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker)
2020 | Online | PokerStars WCOOP | Online | WCOOP-56-H $2,100 NLHE [8-Max] | 2100 | 1 | $140,595 | 386 | |
No documented tournament commentary work.