Max Gurevich

Garry Gurevich is a young American poker professional who rose to prominence in the mid-2020s after an unusual career shift from cryptocurrency trading to tournament poker. Born on April 20, 2004, Gurevich has quickly accumulated over $390,000 in live tournament earnings according to WSOP.com, with the majority coming from World Series of Poker events. He is known for his aggressive style and ability to thrive under pressure, both at the cash game tables and in large-field tournaments.

Gurevich began his professional career as a day trader in cryptocurrency, a field he entered as a teenager. After experiencing a "horrible" downswing in February 2025 that wiped out significant profits, he decided to pivot to poker. A chance encounter at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood casino in May 2025 led to his first live tournament cash in a $400 buy-in event, sparking a newfound passion for the game. Within months, he was consistently cashing in major events, including a fifth-place finish in the MSPT Chicago $1,100 Main Event for $30,807.

Gurevich found immediate success at the World Series of Poker. During the 2025 WSOP, he won five $10,000 Main Event satellites, using one to enter the Main Event and cashing the others. He became the youngest player to cash the $10,000 Main Event at age 21, finishing 504th for $32,500. Later that year, he achieved the same feat in the $25,000 Super Main Event at WSOP Paradise, cashing for $50,000 after three bullets. His biggest score to date came in June 2026, when he finished eighth in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker at the WSOP for $190,000, pulling him out of a $10,000 downswing.

• 2026 WSOP $1,500 Millionaire Maker: 8th place for $190,000
• 2025 WSOP $10,000 Main Event: 504th place for $32,500 (youngest to cash)
• 2025 WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event: 350th place for $50,000 (youngest to cash)
• 2026 WSOP Europe €1,500 European Circuit Championship: 14th place for €25,000 (~$27,250)
• 2025 MSPT Chicago $1,100 Main Event: 5th place for $30,807
• WSOP Circuit - Horseshoe Hammond $400 Monster Stack: 1st place for $13,923

Gurevich is known for a loose-aggressive (LAG) style, particularly in deep-stacked cash games. He frequently appears on high-stakes poker shows such as High Stakes Poker, where he has faced off against legends like Tom Dwan. His willingness to bluff and apply pressure forces opponents into difficult decisions. In tournaments, he adapts his aggressive approach to the structure, often building large stacks through relentless aggression. He prides himself on emotional control, having learned to manage swings from his crypto trading days.

At just 22 years old, Garry Gurevich has already established himself as a rising star in the poker world. His unique path from crypto trading to high-stakes tournament success, combined with his youthful energy and fearless style, makes him a player to watch in the coming years. He continues to compete at WSOP events and high-stakes cash games, aiming to add a WSOP bracelet to his growing list of accomplishments.