Giorgiy Skhulukhiya

Giorgiy Skhulukhiya began his poker career online before transitioning to live tournaments, quickly establishing himself as one of Georgia's most successful players. His early noteworthy results include a runner-up finish in the 2019 EPT Open Sochi main event for $182,991 and a win in the 2019 Merit Poker Retro $10,000 Eight Max event for $225,000. These performances put him on the international radar and demonstrated his ability to thrive in high-stakes settings.

Skhulukhiya's biggest career win came in September 2021 when he took down the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS North Cyprus $5,300 Main Event, earning $683,285. He also won the 2020 Merit Poker Western $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $220,643 and the 2023 Merit Poker Gangster Series $5,300 High Roller for $149,200. In 2022, he finished 6th in the WPT World Championship $1,100 event for $153,000, adding to his impressive resume.

Skhulukhiya continues to perform at the highest level, with multiple deep runs in major tournaments. In June 2026, he entered the final day of WSOP Event #99: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em as the second chip leader, eyeing a $695,256 top prize. He has 33 WSOP cashes (including three final tables) and over 160 total live cashes. His consistent results have earned him a Global Poker Index rank of 75, making him one of the top players from the region.

Skhulukhiya is known for a tight-aggressive approach, particularly effective in deep-stack tournaments. He excels in mixed games and adjusts his strategy based on opponents, often capitalizing on patient play and positional advantage. As a trailblazer for Georgian poker, he has inspired a new generation of players and remains a respected figure on the live circuit, balancing a low-key public profile with substantial tournament success.