Voices from the SiGMA Poker Tour: Robin Poker, a touch of Northern charm
Having met Lukas Robinson, better known to his ever-growing online poker fanbase as “Robin Poker” a number of times now, and having had the pleasure of chatting with his partner Jodie too, I’ve come to a realisation that these two are poker’s future golden couple. And as this first-ever SiGMA Poker Tour unfolds in Brazil, there’s a quiet certainty that Lukas isn’t just here to play but he’s here to win.
We caught up during Day 3 of the tour.
How’s it going so far?
“The event… honestly?” Lukas smiles, a little winded from the adrenaline but beaming. “I’ve played poker all across the world, and this? This is special. When Ivonne Montealegre first approached me about being an ambassador of the SiGMA Poker Tour, I just had this gut feeling that this was something different. It’s even more unique than I expected. The people, the Brazilian food, the vibe – it’s been unreal.”
And you can feel it in the air. Monte Carlo Poker Club is buzzing with locals, tourists, pros, streamers. But the mood isn’t the usual clinical silence of high-stakes competition. There’s laughter,live music,a professional violinist and pianist, clinking glasses. It’s poker, yes, but it’s also culture, warmth, fun, educational
Robin Poker on the sign-up process
“It’s super simple,” Robinson explains, “uou register with your ID, then pay the buy-in – cash or card. Like today’s Divas event? Free. Yesterday’s main was $770. The setup is slick, professional, but more than that, it feels safe. That’s not something you take for granted in poker.”
Lukas Robinson is right. Anyone who’s played in underground scenes or lesser-known online platforms knows the risks. “SiGMA has the name, the brand. People trust it. That matters.” he explains.
He leans forward. “Most poker tournaments are cold. Sunglasses on, hoodies up, no chat, just money-making. This isn’t that. This is… community. This is an experience. You’re not just paying to play cards, you’re paying for food, drinks, the whole thing, the full immersive experience.” It’s closer to something like golf or chess, simply a social hobby. You spend it to enjoy it, in the same way that you would spend money to play golf.”
It’s an ethos Lukas lives by, one he’s quick to pass onto his Twitch followers. For someone who made a name online, famously playing 1,000 hours of poker in 100 days live on stream, he’s now deeply immersed in the vibrancy of live play. “Absolutely, if you’re extroverted, or even just curious. Online poker’s great, but it lacks connection. Here, I’m chatting in broken Portuguese with locals. I’m tasting their food. It’s real. I’ve played online for four years. Now? I’m falling in love with live poker all over again.”
Jodie and the future
Lukas doesn’t skip a beat. “We’ve been together seven and a half years. Engaged now. Met when we were kids. I was 19, she was 18. Back then I was in a family business, she worked in a shop. We had dreams. And she’s always supported mine.”
It’s rare to hear someone speak about their partner with such open admiration. “When I said I wanted to quit my job to go full-time poker, she backed me 100 percent. And last year? She left her job to become a video editor, my editor.”
The plan was simple: travel the world, play poker, create content together. “When Ivonne pitched the SiGMA tour, I just knew it was right. And now we’re here. In Brazil. Living it.”
Brazil’s move towards regulation
Lukas lights up. “Its massive. Brazil’s already top-three globally for online poker traffic. But until recently, no casinos. It’s seen as gambling, not a skill. That’s changing now.”
You can hear the excitement in his voice. “There’s always a Brazilian at my table online. They’re passionate. And now, live poker is opening up here. Seeing eight-plus tables at the ladies-only event, everyone smiling, laughing, it’s beautiful. Brazil loves two things I love: football and poker.”
SiGMA Poker Tour in Malta
He grins. “A big one – SCOOP. That’s PokerStars’ Spring Championship of Online Poker. I’ve never won a world title, but last year I got second. Close! This year, I want the crown.”
And then? Vegas. “World Series of Poker. $10,000 buy-in. $10 million for first. So fingers crossed, when you see me in Malta, I’ll be a millionaire.”
He laughs, but there’s a twinkle in his eye that tells me he isn’t joking.
“Yeah. if you love poker, come experience it properly. Not in isolation. Not in silence. Come somewhere like this. Talk to people. Eat the food. Soak it all in.”
And with that, he’s off – back on the tables, chips stacked, Jodie smiling from the rail.
If there’s a player to watch this season, it’s Robin Poker. And if there’s a couple to root for? It’s Lukas and Jodie – the gold standard in love and poker.
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