Thomas Boivin

Thomas Boivin, born in Charleroi, Belgium, is a renowned poker player with an illustrious career. Currently residing in St. Julian’s, Malta, he boasts total live earnings amounting to an impressive $6,974,296, with his highest live cash reaching $958,278.

Boivin’s journey in poker is marked by remarkable achievements, including his role as a coach at JakaCoaches, where he shares his expertise with aspiring players.

One of the highlights of Boivin’s career occurred on May 1st at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in Hollywood, USA. In the intense $25,500 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event (Event 55), he emerged victorious, claiming the coveted top prize of $711,300.

Thomas Boivin: Early Life

Boivin started playing poker in college while studying civil engineering. He got better by playing online and gradually built up his bankroll. After college, he decided to try and make a profession out of poker, and he moved to Malta for the relaxed online poker laws. At first, it was tough, but meeting his future wife made him realize he could do better. He started working harder, exercising, meditating, and studying more. This helped him improve his game and his life. Now, he’s not just better at poker, but he’s also happier overall because he focused on personal growth and staying positive.

Thomas Boivin: Poker Achievements

Thomas Boivin embarked on his remarkable journey in poker on February 8th, 2012, at the European Deepstack Poker Championship V in Dublin, Ireland. He demonstrated his knack by securing 8th position in the €550 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, garnering $8,084.

His competency continued to shine on June 6th, 2016, during the Deep Stack Extravaganza III in Las Vegas, USA, where he emerged victorious in the $1,100 No Limit Hold’em #19 MSPT event, claiming the top spot prize of $352,153.

On June 29th, 2017, at the renowned 48th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. Boivin showcased his mastery once more by securing an impressive 3rd position in the WSOP $5,000 No Limit Hold’em (Event #56), accumulating $264,306.

Boivin’s success transcended continents as he triumphed on December 13th, 2018, at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague in the Czech Republic. There, he emerged as the champion in the €25,000 No Limit Hold’em Single Day Event #21, securing the top prize of $426,861.

Returning to the United States on July 23rd, 2019, Boivin showed his consistency by claiming victory in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em $25K High Roller (Event #15) at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Gardens Poker Festival in Los Angeles, netting $175,000.

Even in the virtual arena, Boivin excelled. On August 1st, 2020, during the World Poker Tour (WPT) Online World Championship by partypoker, he secured an impressive 2nd position in the PPL WPT $3,200 WPT World Championship 8-Max – Online (Event #3), earning $388,119.

The Rise to Prominence: A Journey Marked by Success

His journey continued on August 9th, 2021, at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) in Hollywood, USA, where he secured 3rd position in the PKRGO $25,500 No Limit Hold’em – The Big 4 High Roller Day 1 (Event #39), taking home $285,460.

Boivin’s consistency remained evident as he secured another impressive finish on March 1st, 2022, during the Venetian DeepStack Showdown Poker Series in Las Vegas, USA. He then claimed 2nd place in the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em Ultimate Stack (Event #2), pocketing $126,065.

In 2023, Boivin’s success reached new heights. On May 1st, at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in Hollywood, USA. He then emerged victorious in the $25,500 No Limit Hold’em High Roller (Event 55), securing the top prize of $711,300.

Continuing his winning streak, on July 7th, 2023, at the Venetian DeepStack Championship Poker Series in Las Vegas, USA. He secured 1st position in the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty (Event 53), earning $136,792.

Closing the year with a flourish, on December 17th, 2023, at the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, USA. Boivin secured 2nd position in the $25,300 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event, raking in $958,278.

Thomas Boivin: Triton Poker Super High Roller Series

Bolvin’s debut at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series on March 5th, 2024, in Jeju marked the beginning of an eventful journey. Initially entering the $15k NLH 8-Handed event, Thomas’s efforts didn’t yield a cash prize, but he remained undeterred.

Two days later, on March 7th, 2024, still in Jeju, Thomas ventured into the $25k NLH Silver Main event. Despite finishing 38th, he earned $48,000.

Continuing his momentum, the following day, March 9th, 2024, Thomas engaged in the $25k NLH GGMillion$ event. He then secured the 28th spot and walked away with $55,500.

March 11th, 2024, saw Thomas return to the tables for the $50k NLH 7-Handed event, demonstrating unwavering persistence. His efforts bore fruit as he clinched 12th place, pocketing an impressive $155,000.

However, fortune wasn’t always in his favor. His latest appearance was on March 14th, 2024, in Jeju. He did not secure any cash in  the $100k NLH Main Event.

Nevertheless, despite the fluctuations, Thomas’s Triton earnings up to this juncture totaled $258,500.