Thomas Boivin

Born in Charleroi, Belgium in 1989, Boyven currently resides in Malta. His analytical journey began with online poker. Under the pseudonym "martomchat," he rose to prominence in mid-to-high-stakes online tournaments, becoming a formidable opponent before transitioning to live competition. In 2018, Boyven achieved instant fame by defeating veteran high-stakes player Steve O'Dwyer in the €25,000 High Roller event at the EPT Prague. Beyond his exceptional poker skills, Boyven is also a highly respected educator in the poker world; he serves as the lead coach for GTO LAB and Pure Poker Coaching, dedicated to translating complex algorithms into actionable strategies to help aspiring professional players. His journey from Belgian regional tournaments to the pinnacle of the Triton Poker Series is considered a gold standard for professional poker development in Europe.

Born in Charleroi, Belgium in 1989, Boyvin currently resides in Malta. His analytical journey began with online poker. Under the pseudonym "martomchat," he rose to prominence in mid-to-high-stakes online tournaments, becoming a formidable opponent before transitioning to live competition. In 2018, Boyvin achieved instant fame by defeating veteran high-stakes player Steve O'Dwyer in the €25,000 High Roller event at the EPT Prague. Beyond his exceptional poker skills, Boyvin is also a highly respected educator in the poker world; he serves as the lead coach for GTO LAB and Pure Poker Coaching, dedicated to translating complex algorithmic analysis into practical strategies to help aspiring professional players. His journey from Belgian regional tournaments to the pinnacle of the Triton Poker Series is considered a gold standard for professional poker development in Europe.

According to Hendon Mob, Boivin's total live tournament winnings have exceeded $17,665,000, firmly placing him at the top of Belgium's all-time poker money list. His career-best live tournament winnings are $2,290,000, achieved in December 2025 with a fifth-place finish in the $250,000 Triton Invitational at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise. Boivin's recent record is legendary, including two third-place finishes in the $250,000 Super High Roller ($2,057,430) and the $100,000 High Roller ($1,212,020) at the 2025 WSOP Las Vegas. He remains on a winning streak as of early 2026, recently winning the WPT Hearts of Lucky Poker Open $25,500 High Roller for $310,255. His continued dominance puts his poker net worth at an estimated $15 million. (Image source: Card Player)