Robbi Jade Lew Wins $500 Event, Taunts Garrett Adelstein

On Monday night at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Robbi Jade Lew emerged victorious in a $500 buy-in tournament. She made fun of Garrett Adelstein in her winning picture by holding the infamous Jack Four hand.

One Day Event

The single-day tournament, 8-max no-limit hold'em, had 89 entrants. Lew beat Barry Birdwell heads-up to win $11,115. The second-place finisher took home $7,410.She was interviewed with PokerNews after her victory.

Lew stated that winning tournaments hinges on playing well and running well. She emphasized the importance of making the right decisions, whether calling or folding and noted that luck played a significant role in her success.

Lew triumphed in her first event since the Hustler Casino Live cheating controversy in September 2022. This win improved her total live earnings to $137,200.

She claimed that Monday's win wasn't easy. Lew played with a small stack until she reached the final table.

Lew explained that she plays well when she isn't the biggest stack immediately. She starts with an average stack and gradually grows it to a certain point. However, she excels when he has a large stack and knows how to maintain it.

Lew was not in the chip lead, as the tournament came down to five players. However, she had an unwavering belief that victory was within her grasp. That prediction became a reality.

Revisiting the J4 Hand Controversy

During the infamous Hustler Casino Live stream, Garrett Adelstein confronted Robbi Jade Lew with accusations of cheating after a shocking Jack-Four hand.

In an attempt to defuse the situation, Lew reimbursed him $135,000—the amount from the disputed pot. Many poker fans viewed the gesture as an admission of guilt, a claim Lew has consistently denied.

Others in the poker community have since urged Adelstein to return the money. Lew has stated she doesn’t need the $135,000 back but believes the repayment lost its purpose when Adelstein failed to return to the stream as intended.