Lucas Reeves

Lucas Reeves is a professional poker player from England. He has built a solid resume with deep runs in high-stakes events across Europe and online, including multiple cashes at the World Series of Poker and European Poker Tour. While not a household name, his results reflect a skilled and disciplined player. Reeves began appearing in live tournament results in 2012, finishing 1st in a £50 No-Limit Hold'em event at Grosvenor Casino Manchester for $3,587. He quickly moved up to larger fields, cashing in the GUKPT Blackpool Main Event in 2012 (4th place, $20,796) and the EPT Deauville Main Event in 2013 (42nd, $18,413). These early successes established him as a consistent contender in the UK and European circuit.

Reeves has multiple cashes in high-roller events, showcasing his ability to compete against elite fields. Notable results include:

• 20th place in the €10,300 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller at EPT Barcelona (2018) for $46,261 – his largest live cash to date.
• 19th place in the $10,000+300 High Roller at the online poker Caribbean Poker Party (2018) for $20,000.
• 22nd place in the $25,000 PCA High Roller at PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (2019) for $44,660.
• 13th place in the $10,000+300 High Roller at online poker MILLIONS UK (2020) for $25,000.
• 10th place in the $10,000+300 Poker Masters Online event (2020) for $28,500.

Reeves has three WSOP cashes: a 40th-place finish in 2018 for $16,911, a 166th in 2023 for $9,279, and a 25th in 2024 for $42,088. However, his most dramatic WSOP moment came in the 2024 Main Event, where he was one of the bubble victims. During hand-for-hand play, Reeves seven-bet all-in with pocket kings against an opponent holding aces. He was eliminated just before the money, splitting the min-cash prize with another bustout but missing out on the $10,000 2025 Main Event seat. The hand was widely covered, highlighting the brutal nature of the tournament bubble.

Reeves also plays online, with a notable performance in the online poker Powerfest Main Event in 2021. After Day 1B, he bagged the chip lead with 2,474,954 chips, eventually finishing in the money. He has online winnings reported at over $258,000, though many results are from the pre-2020 era.

Observations from his bubble hand and other reports suggest Reeves is aggressive when needed, willing to apply pressure with big re-raises. However, his overall style is not extensively documented; he tends to avoid the spotlight and lets results speak for themselves.

Lucas Reeves may not have a bracelet or a WPT title, but his consistent cashes in high rollers and major events demonstrate a high level of skill. His 2024 Main Event bust will be remembered as a cautionary tale of the tournament bubble, but his career earnings of over $258,000 solidify his place as a respected player on the European scene.