♠️ Gambledor Takes Over Monaco

Hey grinders,

The poker world has been on fire since our last newsletter. We saw some incredible action at Triton Series in Monaco with the beloved Gambledor going away with more than $7 million in cashes as well as other notable wins from established players. 

And to get you going for the upcoming week, we have a special Q&A session with Phil Galfond later today. 

Let’s get into it.

HEADLINES

• PLO. Eelis Parssinen took down the $100k buy-in PLO Main Event at Triton Series Monaco for a career high-score of $2,270,000. This is Parssinen’s 3rd PLO trophy this year. 

• $70M. Bryn Kenney became the 1st player ever to cross the $70M mark in live tournament earnings after winning the Triton Poker Series Monaco Main Event for $4,410,000.

• Marchington wins. 2019 WSOP Main Event final tablist Nick Marchington claimed victory at the NAPT Las Vegas Main Event, earning $765,200. This marks his second-largest career cash, following his 7th-place finish at the WSOP Main Event in 2019, where he took home $1.5 million. 

THE STORY

Gambledor Takes Charge In Monaco

The Triton Poker Series in Monaco was packed with memorable moments, but none stood out more than the remarkable debut of 69-year-old rookie Vladimir Korzinin. His unexpected run at the tables and his gracious demeanor off them captured the attention of players and fans alike.

Korzinin earned the nickname "Gambledor" thanks to his striking resemblance to that of a wizard. Adding to the spectacle, his final table rail included a little person dressed as an elf, amplifying the storybook vibe that surrounded his appearance.

Korzinin is an amateur player who went on a run of a lifetime - he finished 2nd to Patrick Antonius in the $200,000 buy-in invitational for $3.4 million and then topped it all off with a win in the $150,000 buy-in 8max for $4.35 million. 

When presented with his winner’s trophy, Korzinin surprised everyone by declining it, stating, “I don’t have any place for that,” before graciously giving it to the runner-up.

Little is known about Korzinin, whose only previous recorded tournament cash came last month at EPT Cyprus. Patents related to securities trading have been discovered under his name, hinting at his professional background and source of income.

Those who witnessed Korzinin’s unique presence and unorthodox play during the series are eager to see him return to the tournament circuit. We hope to see him soon.

STRATEGY CORNER

This week’s Strategy Corner will be dedicated to our upcoming Q&A session with Phil Galfond. If you haven't yet, you can still register for the event. 

We’re going to be discussing topics like goal setting, mental game and even reviewing a few hands together.

If you have any questions you’d like to ask Phil, simply reply to this email or tune in today at 5PM EST.