It was supposed to be a standard Sunday grind.
Dirk “Venividi1993” Gerritse fired up his stream to defend his title in the CoinPoker Sunday 1k. But when the camera failed to load, forced to stream as a “ghost” with no webcam, the session turned into something much deeper than just hand histories.
Stripped of the visual performance, the legendary high-stakes pro delivered one of the most raw, unfiltered mindset masterclasses we have seen in years.
Between battling for a back-to-back title and discussing potential $100/$200 Heads-Up matches, Gerritse dropped a bombshell confession about his recent results, and delivered a brutal reality check to every grinder complaining about “bad luck.”
Here is what went down in the dark.
⚠️ INFO: Want to watch the stream right away? We have embedded the full livestream recording at the bottom of this article.
📉 The Confession: “I’ve Lost Millions”
Mid-stream, a viewer in the chat began venting about the unfairness of variance, claiming they felt “scammed” by the game and that money was being “unfairly taken” from them.
Most streamers might ignore the tilt or offer a generic “keep grinding” platitude. Dirk Gerritse, however, paused to offer a calm, brutally honest reality check.
“I’ve lost millions the last 14 months. So, it’s not like I’m just telling you you should do better. I am the living proof that you can run bad and still be happy.”
He didn’t raise his voice or attack the viewer. Instead, Gerritse methodically dismantled the concept of Entitlement in Poker with the stoicism of a man who has seen it all.
“What is unfair about playing cards for a living? You don’t deserve anything… You’re unfairly being born in a country where you have the chances to develop yourself and play cards for a living.”
“If you feel like you’re deserving this and this… you clearly have super big mindset problems.”
The Lesson: In a PLO world where swings are inevitable, Venividi’s message is clear: Gratitude is the only shield against tilt. If a legend who lost $1.5M in 20 months can sit there, calm, collected, and smiling, then your 20-buyin downswing is not an excuse to be miserable.
⚔️ CoinPoker 1k: The Title Defense & The Heartbreak
While dropping knowledge bombs, Gerritse was deep in the CoinPoker Sunday 1k, the same tournament he shipped last week.
Playing under his famous aggression, he navigated the field, trading blows with regulars and fluctuating between the short stack and the chip lead.
The Crucial Hand: On the final table (7 left(, the poker gods decided to test his “gratitude” theory in real-time.
Venividi: AA53 Opponent: KK86
The money went in preflop. Venividi was a massive favorite to double up and reclaim the chip lead. The 494 Flop and T Turn looked save but then the river brought a brutal K to boat up his opponent.
Just like that, the title defense was over. No screams, no broken mouse. Just a dry chuckle.
“That’s how the cookie crumbles sometimes.”
He took the bad beat with the stoicism of a man who has seen it all.
🦈 High Stakes Action: “Real Nikki” & The $100/$200 Challenge
The stream wasn’t all philosophy and bad beats. The high-stakes railbirds got a massive tease when a viewer named “Real Nikki” dropped 50 Gifted Subs in the chat.
The chat exploded, identifying “Real Nikki” as a known high-stakes player who has battled at $25/$50 and $100/$200.
The conversation quickly turned to a potential Heads-Up battle on CoinPoker.
“Do you want to see some live heads up cash action versus Vinnie? If the host agrees, I’m down.”
Gerritse confirmed he is ready to battle anyone, anytime. With CoinPoker’s high-stakes traffic growing, seeing Venividi battle at $100/$200 PLO on stream could be the content event of the year.
🏁 Final Verdict
The camera might have been broken, but the vision was clear.
If you are a PLO player struggling with the mental game, watching Venividi1993 handle a seven-figure downswing with grace is worth more than any solver sim.
Want to play where the legends grind? Venividi is battling on CoinPoker every Sunday.
📺 Watch the Full “Ghost” Stream
Witness the full session below. The “Entitlement Rant” begins around the 2:36:00 mark, and the CoinPoker heartbreak happens deep in the run.
With over 12 years of Omaha Poker experience, Lebi is the Head of Content at PLO365. A dedicated PLO specialist, he bridges the gap between complex GTO theory and practical street poker. He leads our review team, stress-testing PLO solvers, HUDs, and training courses to ensure they meet the demands of the modern grinder. When he isn’t auditing poker room RNGs or writing strategy guides, you can find him grinding mid-stakes PLO cash games and Turbo MTTs.
