Damjan Radanov

Damjan Radanov was born in Serbia and has since established himself as a formidable force on the international poker circuit. Now based in Tennessee, United States, he has amassed over $2.2 million in live tournament earnings according to the Hendon Mob database. Radanov is primarily recognized as a specialist in mixed games and Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), though his skills span a variety of poker variants. His career includes numerous deep runs and final table appearances, underscoring his consistency at the highest levels of the game.

One of Radanov's most notable victories came in November 2025 at the CMSOP $1,100 H.O.R.S.E. Championship, held at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The event drew 54 entrants, generating a prize pool of $52,920. Radanov navigated a stacked field that included seven-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner Josh Arieh and 2023 GPI Mid-Major Player of the Year Nick Pupillo. After two days of play, he defeated Dean Joe heads-up to claim the $16,479 first-place prize.

Reflecting on his win, Radanov told PokerNews, "Seventh time's the charm. Last month I had a run, it was like six final tables." The win was indeed the culmination of a hot streak that saw him make multiple deep runs in Las Vegas tournaments leading up to the event.

The final table was packed with drama. Arieh busted in seventh place after a rare Razz hand where he filled up on seventh street against Pupillo's two pair—a loss CMSOP founder Allen Kessler called "very rare." Pupillo himself made a memorable triple-up with a flopped steel wheel in Omaha Hi-Lo before finishing fifth. Radanov then put a tough beat on Tom McCormick in third place, rivering Broadway in Omaha Hi-Lo to crack aces. In heads-up play, Radanov continued his hot streak, binking a straight on seventh street in Stud Hi-Lo to seal the victory. "You ran over me during heads-up," Joe conceded.

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Known as a mixed games and Pot-Limit Omaha specialist, Radanov combines solid fundamentals with aggressive timing. He is particularly adept in games like H.O.R.S.E., where switching between variants requires deep strategic understanding. In the CMSOP championship, he demonstrated patience and the ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes, often applying pressure with well-timed bluffs and value bets. His heads-up play was described as relentless, and while luck played a role in his rivered straight, his skill in setting up such situations is a hallmark of his game. CMSOP founder Allen Kessler summed it up: "Man, no one can stop Damjan!"

Beyond the felt, Radanov is a devoted father. After winning the H.O.R.S.E. title, he posed for winner's photos with a photo of his daughter displayed on his phone at full brightness. "I wanted to take one picture with my kid. It feels good, but nothing feels like just being next to her," he said reflectively. This personal motivation fuels his drive on the tournament circuit, as he continues to compete with his daughter in mind. Radanov remains active on the live tournament scene, aiming to add more titles to his name while balancing family life.