Alex Spencer
United Kingdom
Alex Spencer, known as 'British Bulldog', is a professional poker player from Doncaster, England. With over $364,000 in live tournament earnings and more than $760,000 in cash game winnings, he has established himself as a formidable force at the tables. Spencer is a regular on the Poker At The Lodge livestream in Austin, Texas.
Early Life and Background
Alex Spencer hails from Doncaster, England, United Kingdom. He turned professional and quickly gained recognition for his skills at the poker table, earning the nickname "British Bulldog" for his tenacious style.
Tournament Career
Spencer has total live tournament earnings of $364,190, with his best live cash being $208,813. He ranks 9,835th on the All Time Money List, with a best rank of 3,914th. In England, he is 502nd on the All Time Money List, placing him among the top 500 players in the country. Spencer also won the Sky Poker UKPC, though specific details of that event are not publicly documented.
Cash Game Success
Since 2023, Spencer has been a regular on the Poker At The Lodge livestream in Austin, Texas. As of 2025, he has played 58 episodes, totaling 295 hours of cash game action. His net winnings from these sessions amount to $760,550, with an average profit of $2,578 per hour. His VPIP is 49% and PFR is 26%, indicating an aggressive, loose style that has proven highly profitable. He has a current four-session win streak and has won over $120,000 in live-streamed cash games since 2023.
Notable Hands and Playing Style
One notable hand aired on the World Poker Hour show featured Spencer (Bulldog) against Tesla and Doug Polk. Spencer raised with Q♠J♣ under the gun, called a 3-bet, and flopped top pair on a Q♠5♠4♣ board. The turn brought a second queen, giving him trips, and the river J♥ gave him a full house (queens full of jacks), the nuts, while Tesla made a flush. Spencer bet the turn for $15,000 and got called; on the river, he extracted maximum value. This hand exemplifies his aggressive, value-oriented approach and his ability to make disciplined folds when necessary.
Legacy
With over $1.1 million in combined live tournament and cash game earnings, Alex Spencer has become a respected figure in the poker community. His consistent success on the Lodge livestream and his strong tournament results cement his reputation as one of England's top players.
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