Lex Veldhuis Confirms Return to Live Poker at WSOP Paradise 2026
Bahamas – 10 November 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Dutch professional poker player and content creator Lex Veldhuis has confirmed his return to live World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournaments, announcing his participation in WSOP Paradise 2026 in the Bahamas this December.
The announcement follows his appointment as GGPoker’s Global Streaming Ambassador after ending a 17-year commercial relationship with PokerStars.
Veldhuis confirmed that his main objective will be to compete in the Super Main Event and continue his pursuit of a first WSOP bracelet.
Return to Live Tournament Poker
The professional player confirmed that he will be in the Bahamas from 10 to 18 December 2026, during which he intends to participate in the festival.
His return represents an important milestone in his competitive career. Veldhuis has not recorded a live WSOP cash since 2012, while 17 years have passed since his last live final table.
The Dutch player believes his new professional chapter offers an opportunity to return to major international poker competitions.
Super Main Event Takes Centre Stage
Veldhuis revealed that he intends to begin his WSOP Paradise campaign with the Super Main Event, one of the most prominent competitions on the international poker calendar.
“I think the WSOP Super Main Event is one of the most insane poker tournaments ever,” he stated.
The tournament is expected to attract leading international professionals and offers Veldhuis another opportunity to secure his first WSOP bracelet.
GGPoker Reignites His Competitive Motivation
Veldhuis’s recent move to GGPoker marks a new chapter in his professional career.
After representing PokerStars for 17 years, he decided to carefully assess his options before entering another long-term commercial partnership.
According to the player, his experience competing on GGPoker throughout 2026 played a decisive role in his decision.
The platform’s extensive tournament schedule, substantial guaranteed prize pools and opportunities to integrate streaming with competitive poker renewed his enthusiasm for the game.
He described the platform as offering the highest level of tournament activity he had experienced in years.
A Strategy Focused on Content Creators
Veldhuis explained that discussions with GGPoker focused on developing new opportunities for streamers and strengthening relationships between professional players and their digital communities.
Among the factors influencing his decision were technological integration, streamer team development and opportunities to participate in new digital entertainment projects.
The player believes these initiatives align closely with his long-term professional objectives.
Recent WSOP Online Results
Before confirming his live tournament return, Veldhuis competed in a series of online events where he recorded several notable finishes.
His results included fifth place and additional finishes in tenth, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth positions.
Although he acknowledged that the series was not particularly successful financially, he highlighted the experience gained from competing in higher-stakes tournaments against elite opponents.
He also reported strong audience figures across his livestreams.
Streaming and Coverage From the Bahamas
Alongside his competitive commitments, Veldhuis confirmed plans to produce audiovisual content during WSOP Paradise.
He intends to document his Super Main Event experience through a video blog, engage with media representatives and meet other members of the GGPoker organisation.
The player will also travel with his family, combining his professional return with a personal visit to the Bahamas.
Industry Impact
Lex Veldhuis’s return provides an opportunity to strengthen the visibility of WSOP Paradise and expand GGPoker’s international exposure.
The involvement of prominent personalities with established digital communities highlights the growing importance of content creators within poker operators’ marketing strategies.
By returning to live competition, Veldhuis aims to translate his streaming popularity into renewed success at one of the international poker circuit’s most prestigious events.
Edited by: Cristobal R.
