Martin Kozlov

Martin Kozlov is an Australian professional poker player from Melbourne, known for his consistent success in live tournaments. He has amassed nearly $4 million in career earnings, highlighted by a WSOP bracelet and multiple six-figure cashes. Kozlov is ranked 12th on the Australia all-time money list.

Born in 1987 in Melbourne, Australia, Kozlov discovered poker during his university years, starting with small-stakes games. He gradually transitioned to professional play, becoming a regular on the international circuit.

World Series of Poker (WSOP)

Kozlov's career-defining moment came at the 2016 WSOP when he won his first gold bracelet in Event #67: $10,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Championship. In a memorable final hand, he knocked out two opponents with quad queens to claim $665,709. Overall, he has 40 WSOP cashes, 12 final tables, and one bracelet, with WSOP-only earnings of $1,853,276 according to WSOP.com.

World Poker Tour (WPT)

Kozlov has a strong WPT record, with total WPT earnings of $460,117 (including festival events). His best WPT finish came in September 2023 when he was runner-up in the WPT Australia Main Event at The Star Gold Coast for A$559,672 ($360,244). He also won a WPT side event in 2023: the $1,100 PLO/NLH event at Wynn Las Vegas for $74,373, and cashed in the 2023 WPT World Championship for $25,500.

Other Notable Cashes

• 2017 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open: Won $754,083 (his largest live cash to date).
• 2019 WSOP Circuit: Cashed in multiple events, including 6th in a $1,700 Main Event for $56,832 and 4th in a $5,300 Super High Roller for $41,000.
• 2024 WPT Australia High Roller: Won over $68,000, showing continued form.
• ANZPT Melbourne Main Event: Won this title on the Australian circuit.
• Sydney Championship Main Event: Another Australian title.

Kozlov's live tournament earnings total $3,943,965 per The Hendon Mob. He has cashed in 40 events according to WSOP.com, with a mix of NLHE and PLO games. He is known for his quiet confidence and tactical approach, thriving in both Las Vegas and Australian events.

Kozlov is described as having a sharp tactical mind and quiet confidence. He is versatile, excelling in both No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha, and has demonstrated prowess in deep-stack tournaments.