Deepstack Prepares 2026 Cash Game Launch with BLUVV Format and Cinematic Production

A new high-stakes cash game poker show named Deepstack is scheduled to debut later in 2026. Founder Elton Tsang and managing director Jelle Moene described the project in an exclusive interview with PokerNews as a deliberate departure from existing poker streams, emphasizing episodic structure, cash games only, and technology enhancements.

The concept targets the biggest players and largest stakes with a cinematic approach modeled on “Drive to Survive.” Moene stated the production will learn through trial and error while building what the team calls a premium product for both participants and audiences. Tsang’s network is expected to secure top talent, including legends of the game.

BLUVV Game Delivers Deep-Stack Action

Deepstack will feature the BLUVV Game exclusively, a Squid Game variant invented by Tsang and already played extensively in Asia. Tsang, who holds two Triton titles and almost $17 million in cashes, contrasted the format with short-stack tournament play.

“You’re playing with 10-30 big blinds all the time, so you’re always having to play really tight, with a standard range,” Tsang said. “When you play deep, there’s so much action. It’s only in cash games where you can actually play 1,000 big blinds deep.”

The rules produce frequent confrontations, more bluffs, looser ranges, and repeated raising. Tsang noted this creates sustained excitement rather than waiting for premium hands. Moene highlighted that the format and production values position the show strongly from the outset.

Team Positions Deepstack as Future Entertainment Platform

Tsang and Moene described the project as an evolution from a small team with an initial idea and business plan. They plan multiple seasons and expect the show to improve iteratively. This will be the future of poker entertainment. The tech we are building will help break the ceiling, and turn poker broadcasting into something much more attractive, entertaining and educational than it has been so far.

The broadcast will function as a fan engagement platform with added entertainment layers. Tsang expressed confidence that no current poker production matches their innovations. “We’re already planning the next one, and the one after that. We’re just going to continue doing this until we stop!”

Reporting: PokerNews

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