Ittai Gluska
Israel
Ittai Gluska is an Israeli professional poker player known for his consistent cashes in European live tournaments, particularly at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) and WSOP Europe events held at King's Resort in Rozvadov. With six recorded WSOP-related cashes totaling over €15,000, he has demonstrated resilience in deep runs but has not yet secured a major title or bracelet.
Early Career
Ittai Gluska began playing poker in the late 2000s, gradually transitioning from online play to live tournaments. His early results include a 13th-place finish in the 2017 WSOP Circuit King's Resort Event #2: €250 Mini Main Event, earning €4,277.
WSOPC and WSOPE Results
Gluska's most frequent appearances have been at King's Resort in Rozvadov, Czechia, a hub for WSOP Circuit and WSOP Europe events. Over the years, he has cashed in multiple tournaments:
- 2017 – WSOP Circuit King's Resort Event #2: €250 Mini Main Event – 13th place (€4,277)
- 2019 – WSOP Circuit King's Resort Event #9: €550 Monster Stack – 35th place (€1,300)
- 2021 – WSOP Europe Event #5: €1,100 Colossus – 180th place (€1,166)
- 2022 – WSOP Circuit King's Resort Event #6: Monster Stack – 38th place (€2,680)
- 2024 (January) – WSOP Circuit King's Resort Event #2: €250 Mini Main Event – 16th place (€4,880)
- 2024 (September) – WSOP Europe Event #1: €350 NLH Opener – 425th place (€797) These results show a consistent ability to navigate large fields, with deep runs in the €250 and €550 buy-in events.
Other Notable Appearances
In 2019, Gluska participated in the €1,100 EPT National at PokerStars EPT Prague. A hand reported by PokerNews showed him making a river raise against Jon Gurrutxaga to win a pot, though his final standing in that event is not recorded. In 2024, he also entered the Cyprus Series of Poker with a €250,000 guarantee at Banco Casino Bratislava, but was eliminated on Day 1E after running into pocket queens.
Playing Style
Based on limited available information, Gluska appears to play a balanced, aggressive style. In the reported EPT Prague hand, he check-raised on the river after a checked turn, forcing a fold from his opponent. His ability to make deep runs in large-field tournaments suggests solid fundamentals in stack management and hand reading. However, specific strategic details are not widely analyzed.
Career Summary
Ittai Gluska remains a respected figure in the Israeli poker community, representing his country at European live events. While he has not yet won a bracelet or a major tour title, his six WSOP-related cashes and consistent performances at King's Resort highlight a steady, professional career. He continues to compete in high-volume tournaments across Europe.
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