Amateur player Vladimir Korzinin clinches $4.35 Million victory at Triton Monte Carlo
Vladimir Korzinin, known for his unconventional play and enigmatic style, has captured the spotlight with an incredible victory at the 2024 Triton Monte Carlo $150,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, taking home $4.35 million.
With a nickname that blends elements of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings - whether you call him ‘Gambledore' or ‘Gambledalf' - the Estonian businessman has shown he's a force to be reckoned with at the poker table, proving that sometimes, the unlikeliest of players can achieve the most extraordinary results.
Just a month after his first-ever tournament cash, Korzinin entered Monte Carlo with limited poker experience, having earned just one record on the Hendon Mob - a $78,300 payout at the EPT Cyprus. His tournament run at the 2024 Triton series was nothing short of magical. He started with a 26th-place finish in the $40,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, but then swiftly made his way to the final table of the $200,000 Invitational, ultimately securing a second-place finish for a $3.47 million payday. Korzinin's three cashes over the course of the series brought his total earnings up to nearly $8 million, a remarkable feat for a newcomer.
The event, which attracted 121 entries, generated an $18.15 million prize pool, with the top 20 players each receiving at least $236,000. Among those eliminated before the final table were notable poker professionals such as Paul Phua, Daniel Dvoress, Mikita Badziakouski, and Patrik Antonius.
When the final table began, Sam Greenwood held the chip lead, while Korzinin was positioned in the middle of the pack. However, the Estonian quickly made his presence felt, doubling up with a rivered flush and eliminating Thomas Boivin in ninth place. He then outplayed Greenwood in a crucial hand, using pocket queens to hold off Greenwood's flush, straight draw, and overcards, propelling him to the chip lead.
Korzinin continued to dominate as the field thinned, eliminating Tom Fuchs in a three-way all-in before dispatching two of the world's top poker players, Dan Smith (6th) and Stephen Chidwick (5th). Both players fell at Korzinin's hands in key moments, with Smith earning $1.016 million and Chidwick taking home $1.3 million, pushing him into third place on the all-time money list with over $61 million in career earnings.
Next, Korzinin sent Bryn Kenney to the rail in fourth place. Kenney, who had just earned $4.41 million for a win in the $125,000 event earlier in the week, took home $1.616 million in this event. Korzinin then faced off against Ossi Ketola, who eliminated Fedor Holz in third place, rounding out a final table packed with high-stakes talent. Holz earned $1.962 million, pushing his career total to $47.2 million, enough to overtake Phil Ivey for 12th place on the all-time earnings list.
As the final heads-up battle began, Ketola held a slight chip advantage, but Korzinin remained unfazed. The two exchanged blows, culminating in a dramatic final hand. The board read QJ107 when the chips went into the middle, with Korzinin holding 10♣ 6♣ for second pair and a flush draw, while Ketola held Q6 for top pair. The river revealed the 9♣, completing Korzinin's flush and securing his victory.
Despite initially believing he had finished as the runner-up, Korzinin was soon informed that he was the tournament champion, a moment that was met with cheers from the rail.
Ketola, who had also impressed during the series, finished as the runner-up, earning $2.97 million. With more than $3.6 million in total earnings from the series, he capped off a remarkable run.
As for Korzinin, his improbable rise to the top stands as a testament to his resilience and skill, making his $4.35 million win a story that will be remembered in poker circles for years to come.
The video below highlights Vladimir "Gambledore" Korzinin and his impressive performances at two final tables during Triton Poker's recent Monte Carlo series. Relatively new to the world of poker, Korzinin boldly entered high-stakes tournaments with six-figure buy-ins, facing off against some of the most elite players in the game. To say he exceeded expectations would be an understatement. After this festival, Korzinin is now the highest-earning Estonian poker player by a significant margin. Enjoy this exciting and thrilling video showcasing his remarkable journey!
2024 Triton Monte Carlo $150,000 No-Limit Hold'em event
Wow, this is real and big high roller tournament with 150 000 dollars buy in and we can imagine how much money this players have on acconunt, when they can afford this kind of buy in! Congratulations to this winner of 4,35 million dollars!
He is a player who is always present in these big tournaments, in addition his personality at the tables is incredible, everyone is comfortable with him, now he has been lucky enough to win more than $4.35 million in the Triton Super High Roller Poker Series in Monaco.
Although he is actually an amateur poker player, he has always been characterized as a player who thinks about each hand, and who does things very well. Poker for him is a passion and that is why he puts all his effort into it. .
That's right, he is a very fun player at the tables, he plays for fun and has a great time, his personality is unique and that creates a great atmosphere among the players. Vladimir 'Gambledore' Korzinin, a player who won more than 4 million dollars, is unbelievable.
Gambledore became an instant legend. I do love him and his wacky style that totalled the final table of the some of the best players in the industry. It was a good game to watch and inspirational. Calm collective and ruthless.
Although he is not a professional player, he has been lucky enough to win more than 4 million dollars in this great tournament, beating great professional players, this is what is so good about poker: you can win a lot of money in a tournament.
That's right, he has a lot of money and can choose to play with the best players in the world in very expensive tournaments. This time he has been lucky enough to win a lot of money by winning the most expensive tournament he has ever played in, congratulations.
This shows that not only professionals can win big tournaments but also a normal player, a poker fan can do it, this man is a clear example that you can win expensive tournaments, but you also have to have the guts to buy an expensive ticket.
this is the first time i've heard of this man since i saw this news and even now , i don't know who he really is, but it's good that he knows poker and can make serious money with it.
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! What hands he play, on which cards he won!
