Toby Lewis

Toby Lewis
Toby Lewis in 2019
ResidenceHampshire, England
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Final table(s)14
Money finish(es)81
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		7th, 2023
World Poker Tour
Final table(s)3
Money finish(es)12
European Poker Tour
Title(s)1
Final table(s)8
Money finish(es)23
Information last updated on 26 January 2024.

Toby Lewis is an English professional poker player from Hampshire, England. He has one European Poker Tour title and $8.2m in live tournament cashes including a win at EPT London in a £1,000 side event.[1]

Poker career

Lewis began playing online poker on Pokerstars under the screen name "810ofclubs," later moving on to live games.[2] He had some success on the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour and made a runner-up finish at PKR Live 2009[3] before making his biggest score to date at EPT Vilamoura. In February 2013, Lewis finished 6th in the L.A Poker Classic for $194,000.[4]

World Series of Poker

Lewis won his first WSOP bracelet in 2023. He won a $2,500 No Limit Hold'em Freezeout tournament for $59,505.60.[5]

EPT Victory

In 2010, Lewis won the record-breaking European Poker Tour event in Vilamoura, Portugal. The 384-player field was a Portuguese record and Lewis earned €467,836 for beating a final table that included fellow UK poker pro Sam Trickett and former Manchester United footballer Teddy Sheringham.[6][7] In recognition of this, Lewis was nominated for "Rookie of the Year" at the European Poker Awards in 2011.[8]

Aussie Millions Main Event Victory

On 29 January 2018 Lewis beat out 800 players to win the 2018 Aussie Millions Main Event for $1,178,513.[9] A deal was made between the final 3 players giving Lewis the largest share of the prize money. This was the largest cash of Lewis's career and after another $1million-plus Aussie Millions the following year in 2019, this success moved him over $6.3 million in lifetime earnings.[10]

Worls Series of Poker Bracelets

World Series of Poker bracelets
Year Tournament Prize (US$/A$)
2023O $2,500 No limit hold'em freezeout $59,505.60


References

  1. ^ "Toby Lewis' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Jake Cody and Toby Lewis Generation III". Bluff Europe. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  3. ^ "PKR Live III, No Limit Hold'em - Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  4. ^ "2013 L.A. Poker Classic, No Limit Hold'em - Championship". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  5. ^ Richards, Connor (25 September 2023). "WSOP Online US: 2023 Main Event Final Tablist Toby Lewis Wins First Bracelet". PokerNews.com. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  6. ^ "European Poker Tour - EPT Vilamoura, No Limit Hold'em - EPT Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Toby Lewis leads British conquest of EPT Vilamoura". Bluff Europe. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  8. ^ "European Poker Awards nominations announced". Bluff Europe. 5 January 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  9. ^ "2018 Aussie Millions Poker Championship, No Limit Hold'em - Main Event (Event #11)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  10. ^ Fast, Erik (4 February 2018). "Toby Lewis Wins 2018 Aussie Millions Main Event". CardPlayer. Retrieved 24 November 2023.