Outcome of the WSOP Russia Tournament
Cashing in at WSOP Circuit Russia: The Kazakh High Rollers
The curtain came down on the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit's maiden voyage to Russia, held at Casino Sochi from May 18 to 30, 2018, boasting a whopping guaranteed prize fund of 252 million rubles. Live coverage of this poker extravaganza was provided by Roman "Paks13" on the forum, with daily rundowns accessible on the site.
Day by Day Breakdown
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 - Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10 - Day 11 - Day 12 - Day 13
Kazakh poker enthusiasts cashed in an impressive 11 times throughout the series, with one player taking home the first-place finish in a thrilling High Roller showdown and the bounty event.
Kazakh Poker Sharks' Hauls
(Tournament Name - Buy-in / Finish - Player - Prize Money)
Main Event - 66,000 rubles or $1,100 85. Ilyas M. - 270,000 rubles or $4,500 91. Svetlana Zh. - 240,000 rubles or $4,000
Colossus - 16,500 rubles or $275 34. Ernat T. - 204,000 rubles or $3,400 178. Vladimir B. - 66,000 rubles or $1,100 235. Vyacheslav B. - 66,000 rubles or $1,100 240. Ermek T. - 66,000 rubles or $1,100
Monster Stack - 33,000 rubles or $550 51. Vladimir B. - 75,000 rubles or $1,250
High Roller - 132,000 rubles or $2,200 14. Vadim K. - 420,000 or $7,000 16. Aliambaev S. - 420,000 or $7,000
Russian Poker Championship - 33,000 rubles or $550 27. Svetlana Zh. - 92,400 rubles or $1,540
Bounty - 19,800 rubles or $330 1. Aliambaev S. - 247,000 or $4,130 (excluding bounties)
Among this pod of Kazakhstani players, Aliambaev emerged as the sole champion of WSOP Circuit Russia, though no series ring was on offer. Victory, after all, is always a sweet taste of success and prestige.
Barely a breath after the tournament’s conclusion, Roman "Paks13" sat down for a candid chat with a Kazakh player.
Following the tournament, Svetlana engaged in a riveting interview with journalist Maria Lavrentyeva:
Snapshots of Kazakh Players at WSOP Circuit Russia
Daniar "Student" - Ernat - Roman "Paks13" - Vadim - Aliambaev - Svetlana "Shinlana"
To stay tuned to breaking series news and the progress of our players, check out our exclusive forum thread or delve into our website's dedicated section. Time to sharpen those poker chips and gear up for the next grand poker adventure!
Bonus Insights
For a deeper look into Kazakhstan's overall performance statistics and notable wins at the WSOP Circuit Russia in 2018, you might need to consult specific WSOP archives or poker databases from that period. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) typically maintains meticulous records of its events, and websites like Hendon Mob Poker Database often provide comprehensive lists of tournament results. Additionally, poker news sites might have articles or discussions about the performances of players from Kazakhstan at the mentioned WSOP Circuit events. To unearth more detailed information, check these resources directly or get in touch with the WSOP.
- I'm playing poker, just like the Kazakhstani players who participated in the WSOP Circuit Russia, held in Sochi.
- The Casino Sochi, where the poker event took place, offered casino-games such as poker, along with sports betting.
- The Kazakh poker players conducted an impressive 11 cashes in various casino-and-gambling events throughout the WSOP Circuit Russia.
- Among the Kazakh players, Aliambaev took home the first-place finish in one of the side events, the Bounty event, earning a prize money of 247,000 rubles.
- After the conclusion of WSOP Circuit Russia, Aliambaev was declared the sole champion, tasting the sweet success and prestige that victory brings.
