Kamil Isabekov

Kamil Isabekov is a Russian poker professional originally from Ekaterinburg, Russia. He has built his live tournament career primarily in Kazakhstan, where all of his recorded cashes have occurred. His biggest triumph came in 2017 when he won the online poker EAPT Kazakhstan Main Event, and he followed it up with a runner-up finish in the High Roller, cementing his reputation as a consistent performer in the region.

In October 2017, Isabekov took down the online poker EAPT Kazakhstan Main Event at CashVille Casino on the shores of Lake Shchuchie in Burabay National Park. The tournament attracted 341 entries with a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool and a $1,000 buy-in. After a four-way deal that secured each finalist over $50,000, Isabekov defeated Azamat Rakaev of Kyrgyzstan heads-up to claim the title and $68,320. This remains his largest live cash.

Final Table Results

The day after his Main Event victory, Isabekov entered the $2,000 High Roller tournament and finished second for $17,155, narrowly missing a unique double title. He lost heads-up to fellow Russian Mikhail Surin.

Isabekov has also participated in staking arrangements, as seen on his GipsyTeam profile (username kamil29121986). His backing history includes a profitable cash in the 2019 Pokerdom Anniversary Festival in Sochi (profit of 137,025 RUB) and a successful staking package for the 2016 Eurasian Poker Tour ($8,900 profit). However, he also recorded several losing packages in earlier years. His overall live backing ROI is positive (92.24% by money, 120.47% by buy-ins), indicating skillful tournament selection.

Although detailed analysis of Isabekov’s playing style is limited, his results suggest a disciplined, conservative approach suited to deep-stacked tournaments. He has not yet broken through on the global stage but remains a respected figure in the Eurasian poker circuit, particularly in Kazakhstan. His ability to navigate large fields and final-table deals highlights his adaptability and patience. As poker continues to grow in Eastern Europe and Asia, Isabekov stands as an example of a solid Mid-Stakes MTT grinder who leverages regional opportunities.