Thomas Boivin

Thomas Boivin is one of Belgium’s most respected tournament professionals, known for his deep technical understanding of poker and his ability to apply that knowledge in the toughest high-stakes events. With more than 14 million dollars in live earnings and seveal major titles that include the EPT and WPT events, he has built a reputation for delivering results in elite fields year after year.

Boivin grew up in Belgium with an analytical mindset and a natural interest in problem solving. Poker became a clear fit for the way he thinks. Early in his career he committed himself to studying the game at a technical level, learning how ranges move, how expected value shifts with changing parameters, and how small structural differences create meaningful changes in strategy. His early online success gave him a framework that carried smoothly into high-stakes live tournaments.

As he moved into the live arena, Boivin established himself through consistent performances across major series and high-roller events. His victory in the EPT Prague 25k High Roller, along with a win in the 25k High Roller at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, helped solidify his standing as a player who can navigate top-level competition. Additional podium finishes in the WSOP 250k Super High Roller and the WSOP 100k High Roller showed his ability to handle pressure and make sound decisions in the most demanding spots.

Boivin’s approach to the game is defined by flexibility and depth of understanding. Instead of relying on a fixed game plan, he studies how specific variables affect ranges and incentives, then adjusts in real time to what he sees at the table. He is known for shifting gears when needed, using unconventional sizings when they create extra value, and identifying population tendencies that can be exploited in high-leverage situations. His results reflect a blend of structured solver work and strong intuition built from years of technical study.

At GTO LAB, Boivin focuses on making high-level strategy accessible. Despite his technical background, he emphasizes clear explanations and practical study methods that work for players at any level. He breaks down why certain patterns emerge in solver outputs, how to interpret those patterns correctly, and how to apply them in real games without getting lost in complexity. His coaching highlights when to trust theory, when to trust intuition, and how to develop an internal model that performs under pressure.

Boivin also uses coaching as a way to sharpen his own understanding. Working with students who bring different reads, assumptions, or population samples pushes him to test his ideas and explore new lines. This collaborative mindset—combined with his technical depth—makes him one of the most thoughtful and precise instructors in modern tournament poker.

Working alongside figures such as Daniel Dvoress, Leon Sturm, Brian Kim, Jonathan Jaffe, and Nick Petrangelo, Boivin adds a distinctly analytical yet accessible perspective to the GTO LAB coaching team. His sessions help players understand the fundamental drivers of EV, build flexible strategies, and learn how to think about poker in a way that produces long-term confidence and clarity.

Train with Thomas Boivin

Study with Thomas at GTO LAB and learn the process he uses to compete in the highest-level fields. His approach focuses on technical understanding, intuitive decision-making, and practical adjustments that work across formats. Whether you are learning solver fundamentals, working on exploit frameworks, or refining your evaluation of complex tournament spots, Thomas will help you build a game rooted in clear reasoning and real-world application.