Mladen Vukovic

Mladen Vukovic is an Australian poker player known for his consistent performances in WSOP Circuit events at The Star Sydney and on the international stage. With total live earnings exceeding $167,000, Vukovic has demonstrated skill in both high-roller and main event fields.

Vukovic's most notable result came in December 2019 at the WSOP International Circuit The Star Sydney. In Event #12: A$20,000 High Roller, he finished 5th out of 53 entries, earning A$77,539 (approximately $52,900). During that final table, Vukovic was eliminated in a pivotal hand where his A♠10♠ was outdrawn by Ryan Otto's A♣5♣ on a board of 3♥3♣2♠10♦4♠, giving Otto a straight.

Earlier in the same series (2018), Vukovic placed 13th in Event #5: A$5,000 Challenge for A$15,770, and 38th in Event #7: A$2,200 Main Event for A$7,884. These results highlight his ability to navigate varied tournament structures.

At the 2018 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Vukovic finished 520th in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event (Event #65) out of 7,874 players, earning $26,535. In 2019, he added a 49th-place finish in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed event (Event #70) for $10,776. These cashes demonstrate his competitiveness at the highest level.

Based on reports from the 2019 High Roller final table, Vukovic is an aggressive player willing to apply pressure, but also capable of making disciplined folds. His elimination hand shows he is not afraid to commit with top pair, but was unlucky to run into a runner-runner straight. He is described as having a thoughtful, sometimes chatty demeanor at the table.

While not a household name, Mladen Vukovic has built a solid resume through the WSOP Circuit and Main Event. His dedication to the game and repeated deep runs in Sydney highlight him as a respected figure in the Australian poker community.