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Russian Poker Player Aleksandr Trofimov Wins Big at WPT Online
TournamentsMay 19, 2020·1 min read

Russian Poker Player Aleksandr Trofimov Wins Big at WPT Online


Russian poker players continue to make waves in the WPT Online series, with Aleksandr Trofimov, known by his nickname black88, emerging as the latest champion. Trofimov's victory came in the Mini Weekender tournament, which had a buy-in of $215 and a guaranteed prize pool of $300,000.

Trofimov's win earned him $74,930, while the runner-up, Nicolas Yunis from Chile, took home $56,580. The tournament drew 279 entries, resulting in a total prize pool of $554,800. Notably, 277 players made it into the money, with the minimum prize being $610.

Another Russian poker player, Aleksei Romanov, also had a strong showing, finishing in 8th place and earning $7,760. This event highlights the consistent success of Russian players in the WPT Online series, which is currently being hosted on PartyPoker.

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