Streaming sensation Alexandra Botez Joins GGPoker as Ambassador

GGPoker unveiled their newest ambassador today, and it is none other than famous chess-streamer and poker fanatic Alexandra Botez – long-time GGPoker frontman Daniel Negreanu on hand for a warm welcome…

Andrea Botez

28-year-old Botez, like Negreanu a Canadian-American with Romanian roots, sprung to prominence in the chess world alongside her sister younger sister, Andrea.

With almost 1.5million YouTube subscribers and, 750k Instagram followers, the elder Botez discovered her passion for poker during lockdown.

Since then, she has accumulated just shy of $60,000 in live tournament earnings, including cashing in last year’s WSOP Main Event.

Her live cash game play has proven even more lucrative, an incredible $450,000 win against the likes of Tom Dwan and Phil Hellmuth, as well as Mr. Beast and Ninja, boosting her poker profile.

“I like tournaments more than cash. I think it’s nice to have a limit… it feels less gambly,” Botez explained to DNegs during their heads-up game and interview.

Andrea Botez

She added: “It reminds me more of chess because in chess tournaments you’re playing 10 days of 6–8 hours of chess plus the prep… tournaments are the closest thing I’ve found to chess.”

A holder of the WFM title in chess (several rungs below the Grandmaster title, but still roughly top 5% in the world), Botez was voted Chess Streamer of the Year in 2022.

Alexandra Botez joins the GGPoker Brand Ambassador Lineup

Considering herself as still a beginner in the poker world, the announcement today sees Botez join not only her poker hero Daniel Negreanu on the GGPoker roster, but also Fedor Holz, Jeff Gross and Bertrand “ElkY” Grospelier.

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On her new, official GGPoker ambassador page, Botez states: “Poker is the first game I have found that I enjoy playing as much as chess. I am grateful to partner with GGPoker to become a better player and grow the game!”

GGPoker stated of her new role: “Alexandra, now embarking on an exciting new chapter in her poker career with GGPoker. Venturing into the competitive world of poker. Known for her strategic acumen on the chessboard, Botez’s collaboration with GGPoker signifies her readiness to tackle new challenges and expand her repertoire.

“This move not only highlights her adaptability and eagerness to explore different strategic landscapes but also bridges the gap between the chess and poker worlds.

With her exceptional analytical skills and a keen understanding of strategy, Botez is set to bring a fresh perspective to the poker table, promising an inspiring journey for both her followers and poker enthusiasts alike.”

You can check out the full Botez/Negreanu heads-up battle below:

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