Andrew Lichtenberger

Andrew Lichtenberger was born on September 20, 1987, in East Northport, New York. He began playing poker at age 18, primarily online under the nickname 'LuckyChewy' on PartyPoker. After success in cash games, he transitioned to multi-table tournaments and made his live tournament debut in 2007. In his first two years, he recorded five WSOP cashes, quickly establishing himself as a rising talent.

Lichtenberger won his first major title in April 2010, taking down the WSOP Circuit main event at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, earning a WSOP Circuit ring. His biggest career cash came in December 2014 when he won the WPT Alpha8 Las Vegas $100,000 super high roller, defeating Tom Marchese heads-up for $2,104,245. He also won a heads-up event at the EPT Grand Final in Madrid in 2011. In 2023, he finished third in the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas for $2,798,700, one of the largest prizes of his career.

Lichtenberger has one WSOP bracelet, won in 2016 in Event #52: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em for $569,158. He has five WSOP final tables and over 29 WSOP money finishes, with total WSOP earnings exceeding $5 million. His deepest WSOP Main Event run came in 2009, finishing 18th for $500,557. He also cashed in the One Drop High Roller in 2015 for over $390,000 (9th place). In 2019, he finished runner-up in the $50,000 High Roller for $917,232. More recently, at the 2025 WSOP, he placed 2nd in the $50,000 High Roller for $1,312,610 and 6th in the $100,000 High Roller for $471,281. In 2024, he was 12th in the $100,000 High Roller for $209,346. He has also cashed in multiple online WSOP events on WSOP.com.

Lichtenberger has nine World Poker Tour cashes, with one title and several deep runs. His WPT title came in 2014 at the Alpha8 Las Vegas. He has four WPT final tables: 4th in the 2011-2012 Five Diamond World Poker Classic ($218,933), 5th in 2012-2013 ($234,197), 3rd in 2018-2019 ($802,973), and 3rd in the 2023 WPT World Championship ($2,798,700). He also cashed in the WPT Grand Prix de Paris and WPT Bay 101 events. His total WPT earnings exceed $6.4 million. He also won a WPT Alpha8 event, which is part of the high roller series.

Beyond the WPT Alpha8 win, Lichtenberger has consistently performed in high roller events worldwide. He finished 2nd in the 2025 WSOP $50,000 High Roller, 6th in the $100,000 High Roller that same year, and 12th in the 2024 $100,000 High Roller. In 2015, he placed 9th in the WSOP One Drop High Roller for $390,875. He also has numerous six-figure scores in events like the PokerGO Cup, winning Event #10 in 2026 for $257,400, and finishing 3rd in Event #8 for $94,500. His ability to thrive in high-stakes settings has been a hallmark of his career.

In 2023, Lichtenberger finished 3rd in the WPT World Championship for $2,798,700, one of the largest fields in WPT history. He also cashed in several WSOP events, including 10th in a $25,000 High Roller ($80,314). In 2024, he cashed in the WSOP $100,000 High Roller and the $25,000 High Roller Six-Handed. In 2025, he had a standout WSOP with a runner-up finish in the $50,000 High Roller and a 6th in the $100,000 High Roller. In early 2026, he won a PGT Kickoff event for $162,000 and placed 4th in Poker Masters #6 for $98,000, continuing his strong form in high-stakes tournaments.

Known for a highly aggressive and analytical style, Lichtenberger excels at applying pressure with well-timed bluffs and value bets. He emphasizes a holistic approach to poker, blending logical decision-making with intuition. He has a coaching website, Khemset, where he offers personalized coaching and keynotes on decision-making under uncertainty. He also speaks publicly about spirituality, health, and mindfulness in poker, topics he has discussed in interviews. Lichtenberger was formerly sponsored by Full Tilt Poker and Ivey Poker.

Lichtenberger is a respected figure in the poker community, known for his long-term success at the highest stakes. He has been a fixture on the tournament circuit for over a decade, with live earnings exceeding $24 million. As of mid-2026, he ranks 50th on the All-Time Money List and 25th among United States players. His adaptability from online to live play and his thoughtful reflections on the mental game have made him a role model for aspiring players. He continues to compete in both live and online events, maintaining a strong presence in the high roller scene.