Leks Feldhus Breaks Twitch Record with 58,799 Viewers During SCOOP Main Event

On May 19, Leks Feldhus made history by setting a record for the most viewers on a poker stream. During his Twitch broadcast of the SCOOP main event, 58,799 people tuned in to watch his performance. This achievement marked a significant milestone for poker on the streaming platform.

Feldhus finished in 15th place in the SCOOP main event, earning $62,620. Reflecting on the experience, Feldhus described the emotions as indescribable, noting that the memory of the event still gives him goosebumps. He highlighted the unique connection he feels with both poker and cyber sports, making his success on Twitch particularly special.

Feldhus, who registered his Twitch account in 2009, has been a long-time viewer of major events on the platform. He believes that Twitch will play a significant role in the development of poker and attracting new players. The platform's ability to bring audiences closer to the action and provide direct interaction makes it an ideal space for poker enthusiasts. Feldhus mentioned that his experience on popular poker shows like High Stakes Poker and Big Game helped him gain initial traction on Twitch, where he started with approximately 150 viewers.