Robbi Jade Lew has become embroiled in a 'scandal’ that has rocked the poker community, but who is she and what’s the latest on the situation? During a Hustler Casino live stream, Lew won a pot of $269,000 (£235,000) against fellow player Garrett Adelstein –– much to his shock. Indeed, Adelstein, a famous cash game player and regular on the live stream, later insisted he was “clearly cheated”. Off camera, Lew gave Adelstein his chips back, but the situation has nonetheless led to accusations of cheating on Lew’s behalf. 

Who is Robbi Jade Lew? 

Born in Los Angeles, Lew is a poker professional, who has a reported net worth of $1 million (£873,000).

According to Extract Net Worth, Lew previously worked in a senior-level position at Bayer, a pharmaceutical company. But she eventually decided to focus on poker full-time. 

It was during the Covid-19 pandemic that she decided to step up her interest in the game and she has reportedly accumulated more than $100,000 (£87,300) in winnings across her two appearances at Hustler Casino poker events. 

Lew also boasts more than 14,000 Instagram followers and regularly posts updates on poker on her social media. 

LAS VEGAS - JULY 28: Poker chips are stacked up next to personal items on a table on the first day of the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event at the Rio Hotel & Casino July 28, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over 8,500 players have so far signed up for the event. The final nine players will compete for the top prize of more than USD 11.5 million on the final table which begins August 10. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Why has Robbi Jade Lew been accused of cheating? 

Adelstein started with the seven and eight of clubs as his hole cards and quickly entered the hand. 

Lew, meanwhile, played wider with the jack of clubs and four of hearts.

Following the flop, which consisted of the 10 of hearts, 10 of clubs and nine of clubs, Adelstein had an open-ended straight flush draw, a flush draw, and a straight draw.

The turn saw the three of hearts appear, prompting Lew to min-raise Adelstein’s $10,000 (£8,700) bet to $20,000 (£17,500) to get to the river card.

WATCH: Robbi Jade Lew wins $269,000 pot

When Adelstein then shoved to move all-in, Lew then called his bet to grow the pot to $269,000. 

They agreed to play the river twice but Lew won them both. 

Some fans have alleged that Lew must’ve known what Adelstein’s hand was to move all in, but she has denied these accusations. 

What’s the latest? 

In a statement, HCL said it had no proof of wrongdoing but that it would launch an investigation. 

“We are in the process of hiring a law firm to conduct a comprehensive investigation, which will include staff and player interviews, a review of relevant records and possibly the use of polygraph testing,” it read. 

Once the investigation is complete, HCL said it would "release the findings publicly."