Lex Veldhuis Joins GGPoker as Global Streaming Ambassador

The poker world’s most-watched streamer has a new home. GGPoker has signed Lex Veldhuis to its GGTeam roster, naming the Dutch pro its Global Streaming Ambassador. The deal was announced on November 3, 2026.

The move closes a remarkable year for Veldhuis. In January he ended a 17-year relationship with PokerStars. Ten months later, after streaming almost exclusively on GGPoker as an unsponsored player, he has made the partnership official.

What the GGPoker Ambassador Role Involves

According to GGPoker’s announcement, the role has four main parts:

• Regular streams on GGPoker, mostly multi-table tournaments, his specialty.
• Speaking up for poker content creators, with a focus on GGPoker’s Streamer Mode and the benefits it gives streamers.
• Exclusive tournaments and promotions run for his community together with GGPoker.
• A spot on GGTeam alongside Daniel Negreanu and 2025 WSOP Main Event champion Michael Mizrachi.

Veldhuis called the signing the start of “a new chapter”. He said a year of playing only on GG had renewed his enjoyment of grinding.

Negreanu welcomed him as “an absolute titan in the poker streaming world”. He praised Lex’s work ethic and his connection with fans.

From PokerStars to GGPoker: How 2026 Unfolded

The deal looks obvious in hindsight, but it took most of the year to land.

Date	What happened
2009	Joins PokerStars, starting a relationship that lasts 17 years
Late 2024	Stops streaming poker; Dutch regulation had forced him to commute to Belgium to play on PokerStars
January 3, 2026	Announces he has left PokerStars and returns to streaming
January 2026	Streams on GGPoker, the only major site he can legally play from home in the Netherlands; his chat states he is not sponsored
February 2026	Back at No. 1 among Twitch poker streamers for January
Mid-2026	Wins his first GGPoker title, a $5,250 Bounty Hunters Main Event, for about $68,000
November 3, 2026	Officially joins GGTeam as Global Streaming Ambassador

The key detail is regulation. In the Netherlands, only licensed operators can serve players. GGPoker holds a Dutch licence, so it was the natural place for Veldhuis to stream from home. Once he was playing there every day, a formal deal was the logical next step.

H2: Lex Veldhuis Career at a Glance

Detail	Fact
Born	December 29, 1983, Vlissingen, Netherlands
Online name	RaSZi
Poker start	2005, after Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier funded his first $10 deposit
Biggest early live score	Deep run in the 2009 WSOP $40,000 No-Limit Hold’em event
Live tournament cashes	Over $700,000
PokerStars status	Supernova Elite three years in a row
Streaming	One of the most-watched poker streamers in Twitch history
New role	GGPoker Global Streaming Ambassador (2026)

Veldhuis came from competitive gaming, where he played StarCraft. Over the years he became known for an aggressive, entertaining style. His streams mix serious MTT play with constant interaction with chat, and that formula built one of the most loyal communities in poker.

What This Means for Players and Viewers

More community tournaments

GGPoker says it will run exclusive tournaments and promotions for Lex’s community. If you already follow his streams, watch his channels and GGPoker’s promotions page for these events. Community freerolls and low buy-in streamer events tend to have softer fields than regular GGPoker MTTs.

Streamer Mode gets a spotlight

Part of Lex’s role is promoting GGPoker’s Streamer Mode, a feature built for people who broadcast their play. For players thinking about starting a stream of their own, it’s worth checking what benefits are on offer now that GGPoker is investing more in creators.

Possible live appearances

Veldhuis has hinted that he wants to play more live poker. He now lives in Costa Rica, and the GGPoker deal raises the chance of seeing him at GG and WSOP-branded live events again.

A signal for the industry

GGPoker now holds the biggest names in both live poker (Negreanu, Mizrachi) and streaming (Veldhuis). For rival sites, losing the most recognisable face in poker streaming shows how far the market has shifted toward GG. If you’re curious how the wider GG ecosystem works, including its club-based app, see our [ClubGG Poker Review 2026].

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