Andy Stacks biography
Andy Tsai, known to the poker world as "Andy Stacks," was born on August 1, 1983, in Taipei, Taiwan, and rose to prominence not through the tournament circuit but through the booming world of livestreamed high-stakes cash games. He first built a following on Live at the Bike, where he posted a strong win rate over nearly 200 hours of tracked play, before becoming a regular fixture on Hustler Casino Live, one of the most-watched poker broadcasts in the world.
Playing frequently at $400 big-blind stakes and beyond, Stacks became known for a loose, action-oriented image balanced by disciplined underlying fundamentals, tracked meticulously across hundreds of publicly logged hours. His success and visibility led to a brand ambassador role with GGPoker, and he remains one of the sport's most bankable livestream personalities, drawing viewers who follow his session-by-session results almost like a running scoreboard.
Career summary
One of the highest-profile livestream cash game professionals in the world, with over $1.6 million in publicly tracked profit across Live at the Bike and Hustler Casino Live, and a GGPoker ambassadorship built on that visibility.
Andy Stacks poker winnings
Verified live tournament earnings: $1,625,750 (tracked livestream cash game winnings).
Live at the Bike - $1,189,325 profit across 199.5 hours (20.61 BB/hour)
Hustler Casino Live - $436,425 profit across 512 hours (1.58 BB/hour)
Career tracked livestream total - $1,625,750 profit over 131 episodes and 712 hours
Andy Stacks playing style
A loose-aggressive cash game specialist (34% VPIP / 21% PFR) who thrives on manufacturing action at nosebleed stakes while maintaining strong underlying win rates over large public sample sizes.
Cash games
One of the most recognizable faces in livestreamed nosebleed cash games, having logged over 700 hours across Live at the Bike and Hustler Casino Live at stakes often reaching $400 big blinds.
Business & sponsorships
GGPoker brand ambassador and full-time high-stakes cash game professional.
Andy Stacks Net Worth
As of November 2026, Andy Stacks net worth estimates range from $1 million to $3 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $1.6M of prize money. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Andy matters
A Taiwanese cash-game specialist who built a global following not through tournament titles but through hundreds of hours of transparent, big-money livestream action.
FAQ about Andy Stacks
Why is Andy Tsai known as "Andy Stacks" rather than his real name?
The nickname grew out of his livestream persona built around large chip stacks and big-pot cash game action, and it became his de facto brand name across Live at the Bike, Hustler Casino Live, and his GGPoker ambassador role.
Does Andy Stacks play tournaments, or only cash games?
His public track record and reputation are built almost entirely around high-stakes livestreamed cash games rather than the tournament circuit, distinguishing him from most other well-known professionals on this list.
How much has Andy Stacks won playing poker?
Andy Stacks has won $1,625,750 (tracked livestream cash game winnings) in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Andy Stacks have?
Andy Stacks has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.