Pieter Aerts

Pieter Aerts was born and resides in Schoten, Belgium. He began his poker career playing low-stakes online tournaments before transitioning to live events. His mathematical mindset and disciplined approach quickly set him apart, allowing him to climb the ranks in the competitive European poker scene. Aerts is a product of the modern online poker boom, having honed his skills on platforms like GGPoker and WSOP.com before making a name for himself at major live festivals.

Aerts' first major live cash came early in his career, but his breakthrough arrived in 2022 when he won the Triton Mediterranean #3: $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six-Max for $1,472,000. This victory was part of the Triton Mediterranean Poker Party, solidifying his reputation among the world's elite. Later that year, he also cashed in the WSOP Online events, finishing 3rd in a $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $586,020.

His biggest live cash to date came in November 2024, when he won the $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo, taking home $2,234,587. This result pushed his career live earnings past the $5 million milestone.

Aerts also boasts a WSOP Online bracelet, won during the 2022 WSOP Online series (WSOPO). His performance in the World Series of Poker circuit includes 32 WSOP cashes, 1 bracelet, and 3 final tables, with over $2.3 million in WSOP earnings.

Aerts is equally accomplished in online poker, where he has accumulated significant winnings on platforms like GGPoker and WSOP.com. In 2023, he finished 2nd in a $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em event on GGPoker for $593,838. His online earnings are reflected in his total recorded earnings of $8,875,086, which include both live and online results.

He has also competed in high-stakes live events such as the European Poker Tour (EPT). In October 2025, he finished 3rd in a €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at EPT Malta for $117,936, and earlier in August 2025, he won the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em at EPT Barcelona for $556,171. These performances demonstrate his consistency across different high-roller circuits.

In 2026, Aerts continued his high-stakes play at the Onyx High Roller Series, finishing 4th in a $101,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $515,000 and 11th in a $25,500 event for $84,500. He also cashed in multiple events at the 2026 World Series of Poker, including a 9th-place finish in the $50,000 High Roller for $157,280.

Aerts is widely regarded as a tight-aggressive (TAG) player who relies heavily on mathematics, probability analysis, and precise hand reading. He excels at using position and reading opponents to make accurate value bets and well-timed bluffs post-flop. Known for his patience, he often waits for optimal moments to strike, blending stability with aggression to manage variance effectively in high-stakes events. His mathematical background gives him an edge in complex scenarios, and he is known for his emotional control and discipline during long tournaments.

As of 2025, Pieter Aerts sits 4th on the Belgium All Time Money List, trailing only the top Belgian players like Michael Gathy and Kenny Hallaert. He ranks 359th globally on the All Time Money List (live earnings), with a best rank of 348th. His Global Poker Index ranking stands at 743rd. With over 74 recorded cashes and consistent performances in both live and online events, Aerts has cemented his place as one of Belgium's most successful poker professionals. He continues to compete at the highest levels, representing Belgium in the Triton, EPT, and WSOP circuits, and serves as an inspiration for aspiring players from his home country.