Garrett Adelstein is a high-stakes cash game specialist who resides in Los Angeles, California. For many years, he's been a popular figure in the Southern California live-streamed poker games, starting with Live at the Bike originally and then also Hustler Casino Live once it began airing in 2021.
"G-Man," as he's often referred, went to college at the University of Arizona in Tucson. In 2013, he appeared on the hit CBS TV show Survivor, but was an early exit from the show. From then on, he'd become known as a poker player, and arguably one of the best in the world.
On Live at the Bike and Hustler Casino Live, Adelstein (pronounced addle-stine) has long been one of the most feared players in the games, and also a fan favorite. He's often the headliner in just about any lineup and producers for both shows have said that his presence has been a key to their success.
Adelstein rarely plays poker tournaments but he did compete in the 2022 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas.
Hustler Casino Live Controversy
In September 2022, in a $100/$200/$400 game on Hustler Casino Live, Adelstein lost a $269,000 pot to recreational player Robbi Jade Lew, who called off a six-figure bet on the turn with nothing but jack-high and no draw. Upon seeing her cards, the always mild-mannered poker pro questioned the legitimacy of the hand.
Adelstein left the game and was refunded his money by Lew, who denied cheating and said she only gave the money back to defuse the situation. The following day, Adelstein made some bold accusations on Twitter, accusing his opponent of "clearly" cheating.
His reputation among those who side with Lew and believe she's innocent has been shattered. But there are also many within the poker community who are convinced she somehow had an unfair advantage in the hand. Neither side has been proven to date.
Garrett — he's often referred to by his first name only — took more than a full year off from playing poker following the Jack-four saga. He reappeared briefly in December 2023 on one
stream at Wynn Las Vegas and a
at Tropicana in the same week. The high stakes great showed minimal rust and dominated play during both sessions.
Hustler Casino Cheating Allegations Timeline:
September 29: Garrett Adelstein Loses to Robbi Jade Lew Hero Call
September 30: Adelstein, Lew Tell Contrasting Stories Regarding HCL Hand
October 1: Faraz Jaka Offers Thoughts on HCL Controversy
October 2: Hustler Casino Live Investigation Might Include Polygraph Testing
October 4: HCL Commentator on Poker Controversy: I Haven't Seen Evidence of Cheating
October 5: Robbi Jade Lew Addresses Cheating Allegations
October 6: Investigation Finds Staffer Stole $15K in Poker Chips from Robbi Jade Lew
October 8: Garrett Adelstein Shares Details on Hustler Casino Live Poker Cheating Conspiracy
October 10: Bryan Sagbigsal Speaks Out and Denies Colluding with Robbi Jade Lew
October 12, 2022: California Gambling Bureau Notified of HCL Incident
October 14, 2022: Robbi Jade Lew Passes Polygraph Test
Who is Garrett Adelstein?
Garrett Adelstein is an American professional poker player known for playing high-stakes live cash games. Adelstein is known for being an aggressive player who likes to bet big.
What happened between Garrett Adelstein and Robbi Jade Lew?
Garrett Adelstein and Robbi Jade Lew were involved in a crazy hand on the live-streamed Hustler Casino Live cash game. Lew made an unorthodox play that ultimately won a $269,000 pot. Adelstein claims Lew cheated him, and is still adamant that is the case despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
What is Garrett Adelstein's net worth?
Various net worth and celebrity websites suggest Garrett Adelstein has a net worth in the region of $5 million, although PokerNews cannot confirm this.
Does Garrett Adelstein have a wife?
Yes. Garrett Adelstein is married to Jennifer Stutland, a realtor. They live in Manhattan Beach, California. Adelstein became a father to a girl in April 2023.
Was Garrett Adelstein on Survivor?
Garrett Adelstein appeared on Survivor: Cagayan in 2013. However, he was the second player voted off.
Is Garrett Adelstein on Twitter/X?
Yes, Garrett Adelstein is quite vocal on his @GmanPoker Twitter/X account, where he is approaching 81,000 followers.
Did Garrett Adelstein get his money back?
Robbi Jade Lew paid Garrett Adelstein $135,000 in the aftermath of the aforementioned crazy Hustle hand, despite Lew continually denying any wrongdoing.
How much money has Garrett Adelstein won?
Garrett Adelstein knows how much money he has won from playing poker. That said, he is up more than $1.5 million from the games played on the Hustler Casino Live stream, and one would think he has won much more away from the cameras.
Does Garrett Adelstein play in tournaments?
Garrett Adelstein almost exclusively plays live cash games. He does have a handful of tournament cashes on his resume, including a brace of WSOP Main Event cashes. His last recorded live tournament score came in July 2016. His tournament winnings stand at a shade under $172,000.
Is Garrett Adelstein a good poker player?
Garrett Adelsteins's Twitter profile states, "Joke of a poker player. Run too hot for it to matter." The self-deprecating profile is not true. Adelstein is considered one of the best live cash game players in the world.
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