Shaun De Cesare

Shaun started to live and breathe poker ever since he was 14 years old, playing heads up with a friend, using toothpicks as chips, with no action pre flop or the river!

Since then he has worked in the affiliate marketing industry and has taken a further interest with the ins and outs of the beautiful game of Poker.

Whilst still working for his family business, his interests away from work revolve solely around poker and being the best husband and dad-to-be that he possibly can be!

Lex Veldhuis Interview

By Shaun De Cesare

April 22, 2021

A wide-ranging interview with longtime Twitch Poker legend and Team PokerStars online leader Lex Velduis about his career, adjusting to being a new father, what it’s like being in his spot in the Twitch Poker universe, and more.

The History of Twitch Poker

By Shaun De Cesare

April 07, 2021

Watching online poker streams on Twitch is an exceedingly popular pastime these days, but that has humble roots dating back a few years to the pioneering “godfather” Jason Somerville.

In this article, Shaun De Cesare traces Twitch Poker history, with a nod to the more popular streamers of today and how the system works for fans, brands, and the streamers themselves.

The Rise and Rise of Televised Poker

By Shaun De Cesare

March 16, 2021

Shaun De Cesare provides a brief overview of the history of televised poker and its evolution over the last 20+ years.

What does the future hold for online poker in 2021 and beyond?

By Shaun De Cesare

March 09, 2021

Online poker is booming like (almost) never before! Shaun De Cesare takes a look at the current state of online poker around the world, its surging popularity, and examines whether it’s likely to continue or wane over the course of 2021.