Vitaly Lunkin
| Vitaly Lunkin | |
|---|---|
Vitaly Lunkin in 2015 | |
| Born | 7 May 1971 Moscow, Russia |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Final table(s) | 6 |
| Money finish(es) | 32[1] |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 46th, 2013 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | None |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 6 |
Vitaly Lunkin (born 7 May 1971) is a Russian professional poker player from Moscow, Russia who has won two World Series of Poker bracelets.
Vitaly Lunkin started playing at the WSOP in 2006, finishing 829th in the Main Event. In 2008, he won his first bracelet, winning the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em event and earning $629,417.[2] The following year, he won his second bracelet and $1,891,018 in the 2009 $40,000 No Limit Hold'em and finished second to Matt Graham in the $10,000 World Championship Pot-limit Omaha event for $419,832.[3][4]
World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | $629,417 |
| 2009 | $40,000 No Limit Hold'em - 40th Anniversary event | $1,891,018 |
Other poker activities
Lunkin works as a professional poker trainer and coach in Moscow. He is a previous winner of the Russian Poker Tour - Moscow,[5] and of the European Poker Tour - Barcelona Super High Roller for over $1 million.[6] As of 2024, his total live tournament winnings exceed $6,400,000.[7]
References
- ^ "Vitaly Lunkin". WSOP.com. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- ^ "39th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2008, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "40th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2009, No Limit Hold'em - 40th Anniversary event". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "40th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2009, World Championship Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Russian Poker Tour - RPT Moscow, No Limit Hold'em - Main Event". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "European Poker Tour - EPT Barcelona, No Limit Hold'em - Super High Roller". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Vitaly Lunkin's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 10 August 2017.