Andrew Burnett
Poker Journalist (Contributing Writer, 2019 to 2025)
Andrew Burnett is a professional journalist from Scotland and a FIDE Master in chess (rated 2126, ranked #35 in Scotland), bringing a sharp analytical mindset to his poker writing. He contributed poker news, live tournament reporting, player features, and gossip coverage to VIP-Grinders from 2019 to 2025.
Andrew has written for several well-known poker platforms beyond VIP-Grinders, including Poker.org, HighStakesDB, and PokerTube, where he continues to publish. His coverage ranges from breaking news and high-stakes results to in-depth player profiles and poker community stories.
Outside of poker journalism, Andrew is a published author. His chess books Streetfighting Chess and DragonMasters (Thinkers Publishing) are well-regarded in the chess community. He is also an active competitive chess player representing Scotland.
Andrew is an avid poker player who has long dreamed of playing the WSOP Main Event. His published work on VIP-Grinders remains part of our editorial archive and is reviewed and maintained by the active editorial team.
Topics covered: Poker News, Live Tournament Reporting, Player Features, Poker Gossip, High-Stakes Coverage
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Phil Hellmuth Attacks Shaun Deeb Over WSOP POY Win
Phil Hellmuth has had to apologize after an attack on Shaun Deeb’s Player of the Year win backfired. The Poker Brat was shot down on social media.
Alex “Pwndidi” Theologis Scoops GGMillion$ SHR for $300k
Greek pro Alex “Pwndidi” Theologis took down his maiden GGMillion$ SHR last night, scooping $299,880 after defeating Juan Pardo Dominguez heads-up.
Missing Main Event player Yuto Moriyasu found safe in Vegas
Yuto Moriyasu, the Japanese poker player who went missing last week, has been found safe and well. Concerns were raised when he didn’t appear for the Main Event.
Daniel Negreanu Accuses Ike Haxton of Main Event Angle Shoot
“Scummy stalling” was how Daniel Negreanu described Ike Haxton’s play in the Main Event yesterday. Haxton tanked for 6 minutes on a payjump.
Khoi Le Nguyen Stuns Parents with $2.68M $50K SHR Win
Vietnam’s Khoi Le Nguyen scooped the $50k SHR last night for $2,686,913. Now, he says, he’ll have to tell his parents he plays poker!
Jinx34 Picks up GGMillion$ SHR and $240k at First Attempt
Anonymous highstakes player jinx34 bagged the GGMillion$ SHR at their first attempt this week. The win was worth more than $240k.
Missing Person Plea as Main Event Hopeful Disappears in Vegas
The family of a Japanese man who travelled to Vegas to play the Main Event have issued an urgent appeal to help find him after he disappeared last week
Phil Hellmuth & Johnny Chan Reach WSOP Main Event Day 3
It was a day of spot the Main Event champion as day 2abc sported multiple former champs. Phil Hellmuth and Johnny Chan were among those who bagged a day 3 stack.
Shaun Deeb Scoops Bracelet Number Seven with $3million Victory
Shaun Deeb bagged the biggest prize of his career last night, taking down the $100k PLO High Roller for almost $3million
Moneymaker Busts with Full House as Main Event Kicks Off
Chris Moneymaker was among the early casualties as the 2025 WSOP Main Event got underway in Las Vegas last night