BBZ Student Alexion7’s Rise from Micro-Stakes to Poker Pro

Two years ago, Alexion7 was a university student grinding $1-$4 online poker tournaments, dreaming of a life beyond lecture halls and cubicles. By October 2025, he’s pocketed nearly $200,000 in profit on GGPoker, battling top pros at final tables and selling action for $1,000+ buy-ins. His journey from clueless beginner to high-stakes contender is a testament to persistence, learning from mistakes, and the guidance of BBZ Poker’s coaching. This is Alexion7’s story—a blend of hard-won lessons, big scores, and a relentless drive to improve. For anyone grinding low stakes with bigger ambitions, his path offers a roadmap worth studying.

A Pandemic Pivot to Poker

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Alexion7 was juggling a Master’s degree while dabbling in Spin & Go’s and Sit & Go’s on PokerStars. The idea of a traditional job after graduation felt like a trap. “I realized that [poker] might be the only way to escape a ‘real job’ after I would finish university,” he recalls. Watching SCOOP and WCOOP final tables on YouTube, he saw pros like Lex Veldhuis turn cards into cash, sparking a vision. But he was a novice. “I had absolutely no idea about the game,” he admits, his biggest leak being a total lack of understanding.

In February 2023, he got serious, depositing $25 multiple times on GGPoker to play $1-$4 tournaments. His goals: build a bankroll, play more tables, and gain experience. “I never had to deposit again on GG,” he says, a point of pride. Still, he knew he needed structure to progress. That’s when BBZ Poker entered the picture.

Discovering BBZ Poker: A Game-Changing Resource

Alexion7’s introduction to BBZ Poker came through Lex Veldhuis, whose YouTube highlights he followed religiously. “That’s how I basically got to know BBZ Poker,” he says, recalling his purchase of the Apestyles bundle. He also explored Jargo’s bundle and the Mental Game bundle, but Jordan “BBZ” Drummond’s videos on fundamentals in the BBZ Bundle were a revelation. “I felt like I was starting to understand what’s going on,” he says. Unlike other resources, like Raise Your Edge, where he “never really understood what Bencb was talking about,” BBZ’s clear, structured approach clicked.

By September 2023, with a growing bankroll, he joined BBZ’s daily seminars. “The seminars are very useful resource in order to add knowledge and new ideas,” he says, often watching recordings due to his schedule. The ability to revisit basics or dive into advanced concepts kept him sharp, and live sessions offered valuable interaction. “I can rarely attend them live, but I try to whenever I can because of the interaction aspect,” he notes.

Coaching with Jordan: Intense and Eye-Opening

When Jordan offered private coaching at a reduced rate for seminar members, Alexion7 jumped at the chance. “I was very excited before the session,” he recalls. The intensity of working with Jordan was unmatched. “He can also identify flaws in my thinking process which is really helpful,” he says, noting how Jordan used PokerTracker 4 filters to pinpoint specific leaks. These sessions reshaped his approach, from fixing technical errors to rethinking entire strategies. “The most effective way to find and fix leaks in my game are for sure Jordan’s PT4 filters,” he adds.

In 2024, Alexion7 joined the Coaching for Profit (CFP) program, despite balancing his Master’s studies. “I wasn’t sure if I would be able to manage a more serious poker schedule,” he admits, but “Jordan seemed confident that things are going to turn out well which gave me a lot of confidence.” The weekly CFP sessions provided structure and motivation. “Having a coaching session every week gave me in some way a reason to show up every week,” he says, crediting Jordan’s guidance for his progress.

Navigating Poker’s Variance

Variance hit hard early on. Before Jordan’s coaching, Alexion7 tried moving up stakes too fast after early success, leading to “2-3 rough months.” Jordan’s advice to stick to a $15-$20 average buy-in stabilized his game. “I have only moved up when he told me I was ready,” he says, and it paid off with consistent wins. His first major score—a $50,000 win—came recently, followed by other big cashes. “I also had my first >10K score only a few months ago, but it was a 50k score,” he notes. Only in $1,000+ tournaments does he still need more experience.

BBZ’s mental game training helped him cope. “Mentally I got stronger, both, in terms of focus (less avoidable mistakes) and in terms of being more detached from the result,” he says. Success has made losses easier to handle, though “there are still sometimes difficult days or hours of play.”

A Defining Moment: The Toughest Final Table

Alexion7’s proudest achievement was winning the $840 Bounty Warm-up on GGPoker, a field of under 90 players but “the toughest FT I have ever been on.” Facing pros he once watched as a fan, the win—his first with a staker—felt monumental. “Winning a small field tournament against some of the most accomplished players felt like a bigger achievement that both ~50k scores I had before,” he says. “Being able to hold my own against them while gaining experience at high stakes feels like the actual big achievement.”

From $1 to $1,000+: A Meteoric Rise

Alexion7’s results show his growth. Starting with $1-$4 tournaments, he moved to $55 and $109 buy-ins by late 2024, with a $52,000 third-place finish in a large-field event. With Jordan’s guidance, he began selling action for $525 and $1,000+ tournaments, winning $50,000 in the $525 PKO during GGPoker’s World Festival Series. “I’ve managed to make almost 200k$ profit on GG this year,” he says. Stakers now back him for high-stakes events, amplifying his opportunities. “Nowadays, people buy my action in 1ks and even higher,” he says, grateful for the experience.

Mastering Pressure Situations

High-pressure spots like bubbles and final tables have become strengths. “Having played a few FTs with ‘big payouts’ definitely helps in terms of experience and confidence,” he says. Reviewing mistakes has been key. “Making mistakes in these situations and reviewing them has always made me improve,” he notes. BBZ’s resources helped him stay focused, using payouts as motivation rather than stress. “The pressure of the payouts can be sometimes helpful and keep me more focused,” he explains.

Beyond Poker: Finding Balance

Alexion7 admits to neglecting life outside poker. “The non-poker part is the one I have actually kind of ignored over the last 2-3 years,” he says. Higher stakes have allowed him to reduce volume. “I’m trying to make up for that,” he adds, aiming for better work-life balance. BBZ’s emphasis on mindset has helped. “Mentally I got stronger,” he says, with poker’s resilience carrying over to handling everyday stress.

Advice for Aspiring Pros

For those considering BBZ Poker, Alexion7’s advice is clear: “A good coach will always point you to leaks in your game that you aren’t even aware of.” He credits BBZ’s seminars and Jordan’s coaching for his growth. “The seminars are very useful resource in order to add knowledge and new ideas,” he says, and the BBZ Bundle was pivotal. His favorite Jordan quote? “it’s better to be approximately right than precisely wrong.” His tip: “Invest in yourself first, then in the stakes you’re playing.”

Looking Ahead: Chasing the Triton Dream

Alexion7 dreams big: “The big dream is still to wear that BBZ hoodie at a Triton FT.” For now, he’s focused on pushing his online stakes higher, with coaching others as a future possibility. If he could tell his past self one thing? “Start studying with BBZ sooner.” His journey shows what’s possible with dedication and the right guidance.

Why BBZ Poker? A Path to Success

Alexion7’s rise from micro-stakes to high-stakes success underscores the power of structured learning. BBZ Poker’s daily seminars, private coaching, and CFP program gave him the tools, accountability, and confidence to turn poker into a career. Whether you’re grinding $1 games or aiming for the big leagues, BBZ offers practical strategies and expert guidance to elevate your game. Curious? Explore the seminars, bundles, or coaching at bbzpoker.com. Alexion7 turned his dream into reality—maybe you can too.