Dzmitry Urbanovich

Dzmitry Urbanovich was born in Grodno, Belarus, and later moved to Poland, where he currently resides in Warsaw. He emerged as a standout young talent in the European poker scene, quickly building a reputation through strong live tournament performances. Urbanovich learned the game by watching instructional videos and participating in forum discussions, and he often cites the mental discipline from fitness training as a transferable skill to poker.

Urbanovich's first major breakthrough came in 2015 at EPT Malta, where he won four events, including the €10,300 High Roller for $605,929. He followed that with runner-up finishes in two Super High Rollers: at EPT Monte Carlo ($1,595,368) and EPT Barcelona ($949,967). In February 2016, he captured the EPT Dublin Main Event title, earning $632,279. Other notable results from that period include a fourth-place finish in the Super High Roller at EPT Prague later in 2015.

His live tournament earnings exceed $7 million, with a best cash of $1,595,368. He has also made deep runs in WPT events, including an 11th-place finish in the 2017 WPT Championship and a 6th-place finish in the 2020 WPT World Online Championship (for $277,014).

Urbanovich has proven his prowess in both live and online arenas. He finished 6th in the 2020 WPT World Championship Main Event Online, taking home $277,014, and also cashed in other online tournaments such as the WCOOP and partypoker events. In live high rollers, he consistently competes against the world's best, with numerous final-table appearances in Super High Roller events across Europe.

For nearly a decade, Urbanovich came close to winning a WSOP bracelet but always fell short. He recorded several deep runs, including a runner-up finish in the 2024 $10,000 Razz Championship ($188,296) and an 8th-place finish in the 2023 $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship ($61,346). In 2026, he finally secured his first bracelet by winning Event #80: $10,000 8-Game Mixed Championship for $431,260. After the victory, he commented, "I always wanted to win. I expected to win by this time way more. But it's not easy." He also cashed in the 2026 $1,000 Super Turbo for $104,032.

Urbanovich is known for his hyper-aggressive style, particularly pre-flop and on the flop. He frequently employs large raises and all-in bets, forcing opponents into marginal decisions. He combines this aggression with strong hand-reading skills, accurately assessing opponents' ranges and adjusting his actions accordingly. His style blends mathematical rigor with creativity, allowing him to remain a threat in both deep-stacked and short-stacked situations. He is often described as one of the most underrated tournament players of his generation.

Urbanovich was awarded the Breakout Player of the Year in 2015 and has been a fixture on the GPI leaderboard. He maintains an active presence on social media under the handle @Urbanovich_Dima. His focused demeanor and stoic expression at the table have become his trademark. Outside poker, he enjoys fitness training and has said that the mental discipline required in sports transfers well to poker. Though not yet a household name, Urbanovich's consistent success across multiple formats and high-stakes events solidifies his reputation as a formidable competitor.

In 2026, Urbanovich finally captured his first World Series of Poker bracelet in Event #80: $10,000 8-Game Mixed Championship for $431,260, after more than a decade of near-misses. Earlier that year, he also finished third in the $1,000 Super Turbo No-Limit Hold'em for $104,032. His runner-up finish in the 2024 $10,000 Razz Championship for $188,296 remained one of his closest calls before the bracelet win. Urbanovich has consistently performed in WSOP mixed-game events, with final-table appearances in Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, and other disciplines.

Urbanovich's total live tournament earnings exceed $7 million, with a best cash of $1,595,368. As of 2026, he holds the 252nd position on the All Time Money List. He has cashed at least 20 times at the World Series of Poker, earning over $1.2 million in WSOP events alone. Urbanovich also ranks highly in GPI standings and was awarded the Breakout Player of the Year in 2015. His consistent results across EPT, WPT, and WSOP circuits place him among the top Polish poker players in history.