September marked a transformative period for online poker as major festivals dominated the streaming landscape. The WSOP Online Bracelet Series on GGPoker ran from August 17 through September 30, featuring 33 gold bracelet events with over $63 million in guarantees, including a massive $25 million Main Event. Meanwhile, PokerStars kicked off its 24th annual WCOOP series on September 7, running through October 1 with 378 tournaments and over $65 million in combined guarantees.
These massive online festivals created significant buzz in the streaming community, driving viewership as players tuned in to watch pros chase prestigious titles from the comfort of their homes.
September 2025: Overall Twitch Poker Metrics
Key Statistics:
- Average Viewers: 3,584
- Peak Viewers: 13,351
- Watch Time: 2,577,296 hours
- Stream Time: 51,061 hours
- Peak Channels: 201
- Unique Broadcasters: 100
Compared to August’s performance, September saw significant growth in several key metrics. Average viewership increased to 3,584 from August’s 1.7K, while peak viewers soared to 13,351, substantially higher than August’s 9.3K peak. This surge aligns perfectly with the timing of major online poker festivals.
The Slots category on Twitch accumulated just over 7.1 million hours of watch time during the same period, according to CasinoIndustryNews.com.
Year-to-Date Performance
2025 Poker on Twitch:
- Total Hours Watched: 18.66M
- Average Viewers: 2.8K
- Peak Viewers: 22K
- Total Hours Broadcast: 395.9K
- Peak Streamers: 201
Long-Term Trends: A Reality Check
While September’s absolute numbers showed strength, the year-over-year comparison reveals ongoing challenges for poker streaming:
September 2025 vs September 2024:
- Hours Watched: 1.68M (📉 -25.5%)
- Hours Broadcast: 26K (📈 +8.5%)
- Average Viewers: 2.3K (📉 -25.5%)
- Average Channels: 36 (📈 +5.2%)
- Peak Viewers: 8.4K (📉 -55.6%)
- Viewer Ratio: 53.1 viewers per channel
- Unique Broadcasters: 100
The data presents a mixed picture. While more streamers are broadcasting poker content, viewership has declined substantially year-over-year. The 25.5% drop in watch time and average viewers suggests audience fragmentation or reduced engagement, while the dramatic 55.6% decrease in peak viewers indicates fewer viral moments or major tournaments capturing mass attention.
However, the strong viewer ratio of 53.1 viewers per channel demonstrates that dedicated poker audiences remain highly engaged with the streamers they follow.
Top 10 English-Language Poker Streamers – September 2025
| Rank | Streamer | Avg Viewers | Max Viewers | View Minutes | Stream Time | Followers | New Followers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TritonPoker | 555 | 2,318 | 14,397,555 | 432h 15m | 125,969 | +2,373 | Partner |
| 2 | Spraggy | 996 | 2,752 | 10,442,460 | 174h 45m | 174,090 | +443 | Partner |
| 3 | DanielPetersenPoker | 614 | 1,484 | 6,644,190 | 180h 15m | 16,044 | +1,297 | Partner |
| 4 | DNegsPoker | 1,689 | 3,524 | 4,966,845 | 49h 0m | 152,005 | +4,246 | Partner |
| 5 | WisternJL | 241 | 673 | 4,087,050 | 282h 30m | 25,294 | +1,122 | Partner |
| 6 | Tom_Poker_NL | 330 | 874 | 3,652,455 | 184h 15m | 26,657 | +252 | Partner |
| 7 | KelvinKerber1 | 419 | 1,026 | 3,520,410 | 140h 0m | 8,964 | +1,230 | Community |
| 8 | KmartPoker | 724 | 2,104 | 3,299,790 | 76h 0m | 142,352 | +686 | Partner |
| 9 | easywithaces | 349 | 1,855 | 2,538,045 | 121h 15m | 135,692 | +187 | Partner |
| 10 | ALLinPav | 218 | 821 | 1,928,955 | 147h 45m | 102,708 | +260 | Partner |
Spotlight: Tournament Coverage Takes Center Stage
TritonPoker claimed the top spot by total watch time in September, broadcasting an impressive 432 hours and 15 minutes of content. The channel accumulated over 14.3 million view minutes, capitalizing on high-stakes tournament coverage that attracts dedicated poker enthusiasts.
Daniel Negreanu (DNegsPoker) demonstrated the power of celebrity status in poker streaming, achieving the highest average viewership at 1,689 despite streaming just 49 hours. His massive follower gain of 4,246 in September shows the drawing power of established poker legends. The timing coincided with his promotional work for GGPoker’s WSOP Online series, where he serves as Global Ambassador.
Spraggy maintained his position as one of poker streaming’s most consistent performers, taking second place in total watch time with over 10.4 million view minutes. His 174 hours of streams in September showcased his dedication during the WCOOP series, where he sought to add to his two WCOOP titles.
DanielPetersenPoker continued his comeback story from August, when he secured a $493K payday finishing 5th in the GGMillion$. In September, he maintained his grinding schedule with 180 hours of broadcast time, demonstrating the resilience that has made him a Twitch favorite.
Online Festival Context
September 2025 represented the pinnacle of online poker tournament action, with two of the industry’s most prestigious series running simultaneously.
WSOP Online Bracelet Series (August 17 – September 30)
The international WSOP Online series on GGPoker featured 33 bracelet events with buy-ins ranging from $100 to $25,000. The flagship $5,000 Main Event offered a staggering $25 million guarantee with 18 Day 1 flights starting August 14 and running through September 22. Each bracelet winner received a $30,000 Super Pass to the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, which includes entry to the $26,000 Super Main Event with its $30 million guarantee.
The series was supported by $5 million in additional promotions, including Continental Flipouts that divided players into regional groups for freeroll tournaments after each bracelet event.
US WSOP Online Fall Series (September 28 – November 11)
For US players, the domestic WSOP Online Fall Bracelet Series launched on September 28, featuring 33 events with over $10 million in guarantees. This marked the first time the fall series operated with pooled liquidity across four states: Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. All bracelet winners received a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, including entry to the $2,750 Circuit Championship event with a $5 million guarantee in the Bahamas.
PokerStars WCOOP (September 7 – October 1)
The 24th edition of PokerStars’ World Championship of Online Poker featured 378 tournaments split into 123 events across Low, Medium, and High buy-in categories, with buy-ins ranging from $5.50 to $25,000. The three Main Events ran on September 28 with the $10,300 High Main Event offering a $4 million guarantee.
Players competed for a $100,000 leaderboard bonus, with the overall Player of the Series receiving $25,000. The WCOOP Lucky Dip promotion ran from September 7-27, distributing $500,000 in tickets to players regardless of tournament finish.
Key Insights
Festival-Driven Viewership: The concentration of major online poker festivals in September drove increased interest in poker streaming, with many top streamers broadcasting their tournament runs and providing coverage of high-stakes final tables.
Audience Engagement: Despite year-over-year declines in overall viewership, the viewer-to-channel ratio of 53.1 demonstrates that poker streaming maintains a dedicated, engaged audience that closely follows their favorite players.
Content Volume Increase: The 8.5% year-over-year increase in hours broadcast shows that more streamers are entering the space, though they’re competing for a smaller overall audience pool.
Celebrity Power: Daniel Negreanu’s numbers demonstrate that established poker personalities can still command significant viewership, particularly during major festival periods when their promotional presence increases.
Grind Culture: Streamers like WisternJL (282.5 hours) and Tom_Poker_NL (184.25 hours) represent the “grinder” segment of poker streaming, maintaining consistent schedules and building loyal audiences through volume and accessibility.
Looking Ahead
As we move into the final quarter of 2025, the poker streaming landscape faces both challenges and opportunities. The conclusion of the WSOP Online series and WCOOP in early October will be followed by WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas from December 4-18, featuring a $60 million Super Main Event, which should provide compelling content for poker streamers.
The year-over-year decline in viewership suggests that poker streaming must evolve to recapture casual viewers while maintaining its core audience. The success of festival coverage indicates that live tournament broadcasts and high-stakes action remain the most compelling content for poker audiences on Twitch.
Data compiled from Twitch API analytics for English-language poker streaming content. All statistics reflect September 2025 performance.
