Igor Yaroshevskyy

Igor Yaroshevskyy was born in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, and currently resides in Slovenia. He began his poker career in 2010, initially grinding on the regional Eastern European circuit before gradually building an international presence. His early results showed remarkable consistency, earning him recognition as one of the most promising Ukrainian talents.

Yaroshevskyy first gained significant attention through his performances at the European Poker Tour (EPT) and the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Over his career, he has amassed nearly 100 live cashes across these major tours. At the WSOP alone, he has recorded 46 cashes and two final tables, though he has yet to win a bracelet. His EPT results include seven cashes in Main Events, contributing to his growing reputation. By the mid-2010s, he was a regular presence in high-stakes tournaments across Europe and the United States.

Yaroshevskyy truly broke onto the global elite scene with his performances in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. In May 2024, he captured his first Triton title by winning the $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em Bounty 7-Max event in Montenegro, earning $1,052,000. Just days later, he finished 5th in the $125,000 Triton Montenegro Main Event for $1,430,000 — his largest career cash to date. He followed up in November 2024 by winning the $60,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo in Monte Carlo for $862,357. In 2025, he placed 3rd in the $25,000 WPT Global Slam in Jeju for $850,000, and 3rd in another Triton Jeju $50,000 event for $766,000. His sustained success on the Triton circuit has solidified his status as a formidable force in super high-roller tournaments.

Yaroshevskyy has also excelled on the World Poker Tour (WPT), where he has earned over $824,000 in 11 cashes, with three final tables. His best WPT result came in 2015 when he finished 4th in the WPT L.A. Poker Classic for $333,680. He also recorded a 6th-place finish in the 2016 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic ($268,545) and an 8th-place finish in the 2016 WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star ($106,520). Other notable WPT results include a 12th-place finish in the 2023 WPT World Championship $25,000 High Roller for $88,642. His combined WPT earnings total $913,436 according to WPT records.

Yaroshevskyy is widely described as a "creative, high-pressure, and technically fearless" player. He employs a modern GTO (Game Theory Optimal) baseline but is known for exploitative creativity, often deploying polarized bluffs that defy standard solver outputs. His "triple-barrel" aggression forces opponents into uncomfortable deep-stacked decisions. He is equally proficient in No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha, having recorded final tables in both formats at the Triton level. Yaroshevskyy emphasizes the importance of "history and leveling," using extensive experience against elite players to find thin value spots. His ability to remain calm during massive swings is a hallmark of his game.

As of 2026, Yaroshevskyy continues to perform at the highest level. In May 2026, he cashed in several events at the Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro, including a 9th-place finish in the $150,000 event ($319,000) and a 13th in the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha ($152,000). In July 2026, he finished 2nd in the PGT Summer Series $25,000 event for $273,000. His consistent results have kept him among the top ranks, with a GPI ranking of #43 in early 2026. He also reached the $12 million milestone in live earnings and is the runaway leader of the Ukraine all-time money list.

Igor Yaroshevskyy has accumulated over $15 million in live tournament earnings, making him not only Ukraine's most successful player but also one of the most respected grinders in the high-stakes community. He has nearly 200 career cashes, including 46 at the WSOP and 11 on the WPT. His estimated net worth exceeds $15 million, built through both tournament winnings and high-stakes cash games. Yaroshevskyy's transition from a consistent European grinder to a dominant force on the Triton circuit showcases his adaptability and enduring skill. He remains a mainstay in major events globally, representing the pinnacle of Ukrainian poker.