Mikhail Lakhitov
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Mikhail Lakhitov is a Russian professional poker
player. In June 2011, he became one of the top 20 ranked players in the world. He has one World Series of Poker bracelet
and seven career World Series of Poker
(WSOP) in the money finishes, all in the time since he started playing in 2010.
. Upon his discharge he tried to become professional. He travelled Europe for much of 2010. He has four European Poker Tour
main event in the money finishes. He did not know about the tradition of the World Series of Poker bracelet when he competed in 2010, but when he learned about it he promised his wife he would bring her one.
By mid-2011 following a handful of WSOP in the money finishes, he was one of the top 20 ranked players in the world.
In September 2011 Mikhail Lakhitov signed a sponsorship agreement with the poker room GuruPlay Poker.
He has a total of seven WSOP in the money finishes (2011
-5, 2010
-2). In 2010, he finished in the money in two $1500 events. His first WSOP in the money finish was an 8th place finish in the 2010 1663-player $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em
/ Six Handed Event 16 for a prize of $41,645. Note that since it was six-handed this eighth place finish does not count as a final table.
At the 2011 WSOP, he finished in the money with an 8th place finish at the 865-player $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Event 4 for a prize of $84,033, a 29th place finish at the 1340-player $1,500 Triple Chance No-Limit Hold’em Event 12 for a prize of $8,846, a 28th place finish at the 765-player $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em 15 for a prize of $5,783, a 292rd place finish at the 2828-player $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Event 32 for a prize of $2,786, and a 1st place finish, which earned him his first bracelet, at the 1734-player $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Event 36 for a prize of $749,610.
Poker
Poker is a family of card games that share betting rules and usually hand rankings. Poker games differ in how the cards are dealt, how hands may be formed, whether the high or low hand wins the pot in a showdown , limits on bet sizes, and how many rounds of betting are allowed.In most modern poker...
player. In June 2011, he became one of the top 20 ranked players in the world. He has one World Series of Poker bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet
The World Series of Poker bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". ...
and seven career World Series of Poker
World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is a world-renowned series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment...
(WSOP) in the money finishes, all in the time since he started playing in 2010.
Career
He was introduced to poker while in the military by Kirill GerasimovKirill Gerasimov
Kirill Gerasimov is a Russian professional poker player.Gerasimov worked as an insurance salesman in Moscow, and started entering poker tournaments throughout Europe in 2001...
. Upon his discharge he tried to become professional. He travelled Europe for much of 2010. He has four European Poker Tour
European Poker Tour
The Pokerstars European Poker Tour is a series of poker tournaments similar to those in the World Poker Tour , created by John Duthie, winner of the inaugural Poker Million tournament. It began in 2004 as part of the worldwide explosion in Texas Hold 'em popularity...
main event in the money finishes. He did not know about the tradition of the World Series of Poker bracelet when he competed in 2010, but when he learned about it he promised his wife he would bring her one.
By mid-2011 following a handful of WSOP in the money finishes, he was one of the top 20 ranked players in the world.
In September 2011 Mikhail Lakhitov signed a sponsorship agreement with the poker room GuruPlay Poker.
World Series of Poker
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 2011 World Series of Poker The 2011 World Series of Poker was the 42nd annual World Series of Poker . The WSOP is the most prestigious poker tournament in the world with the winner of the Main Event considered to be the World Champion. It was held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada between May... |
$2,500 No Limit Texas hold 'em Texas hold 'em Texas Hold 'em is a variation of the standard card game of poker. The game consists of two cards being dealt face down to each player and then five community cards being placed face-up by the dealer—a series of three then two additional single cards , with... |
$ 749,610 |
He has a total of seven WSOP in the money finishes (2011
2011 World Series of Poker
The 2011 World Series of Poker was the 42nd annual World Series of Poker . The WSOP is the most prestigious poker tournament in the world with the winner of the Main Event considered to be the World Champion. It was held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada between May...
-5, 2010
2010 World Series of Poker
The 2010 World Series of Poker was the 41st annual World Series of Poker , held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ran from May 28 to July 17. There were 57 bracelet events, culminating in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Championship that began on July 5...
-2). In 2010, he finished in the money in two $1500 events. His first WSOP in the money finish was an 8th place finish in the 2010 1663-player $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em
Texas hold 'em
Texas Hold 'em is a variation of the standard card game of poker. The game consists of two cards being dealt face down to each player and then five community cards being placed face-up by the dealer—a series of three then two additional single cards , with...
/ Six Handed Event 16 for a prize of $41,645. Note that since it was six-handed this eighth place finish does not count as a final table.
At the 2011 WSOP, he finished in the money with an 8th place finish at the 865-player $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Event 4 for a prize of $84,033, a 29th place finish at the 1340-player $1,500 Triple Chance No-Limit Hold’em Event 12 for a prize of $8,846, a 28th place finish at the 765-player $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em 15 for a prize of $5,783, a 292rd place finish at the 2828-player $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Event 32 for a prize of $2,786, and a 1st place finish, which earned him his first bracelet, at the 1734-player $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Event 36 for a prize of $749,610.
External links
- Lakhitov at Hendonmob.com
- Lakhitov at Bluff MagazineBluff MagazineBluff Magazine is an American magazine specializing in the game of poker. Separate editions are also published for Europe, Latin America, South Africa and Australasia....
- Lakhitov at Card PlayerCard PlayerCard Player magazine is an industry publication and web portal specializing in poker media, poker strategy and poker tournament coverage. The magazine was founded in 1988 by June Field. In 1998 it was bought by Barry Shulman, who is the current publisher and CEO...
- Lakhitov at WSOP.com