Orpen Kisacikoglu

Orpen Kisacikoglu was born in 1981 in Izmir, Turkey. Before entering the world of professional poker, he built a successful career as an entrepreneur in risk management and startups. His business acumen provided the financial foundation that allowed him to transition into high-stakes poker. He currently resides in London, England, and began playing live tournaments in 2011.

Kisacikoglu's rise in poker was steady, but he soon became a fixture in the world's most exclusive high-roller events. His first major breakthrough came in 2021 with several cashes in ARIA High Roller events in Las Vegas. He continued to build momentum, and in 2022, he captured his first WSOP bracelet at the World Series of Poker Europe, winning the €50,000 Diamond High Roller for $753,752. This victory established him as a world-class player.

He has since become a dominant force in the Triton Poker Series, a high-stakes tour that attracts the game's elite. His biggest career cash came in May 2022 when he finished runner-up in the Triton Madrid €100,000 Main Event, earning $2,016,491. In 2023, he won the Triton Vietnam $75,000 High Roller for $1,753,000, further cementing his reputation as a high-stakes crusher. He also made a deep run in the 2023 WSOP Paradise $50,000 Super High Roller, finishing third for $778,300.

Kisacikoglu's consistent results in PokerGO Tour events have earned him numerous high-profile cashes. He won the Poker Masters #6 - $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em event in September 2023 for $218,500, and finished as runner-up in the PokerGO Cup #6 - $25,000 NLH in January 2023 for $345,460. He also won an ARIA High Roller #13 - $25,200 NLH in September 2023 for $216,000. His total live tournament earnings exceed $20 million, making him by far the most successful Turkish poker player in history.

Here are some of his most notable tournament results:

• WSOP Europe €50,000 Diamond High Roller (2022) – 1st place, $753,752
• Triton Madrid €100,000 Main Event (2022) – 2nd place, $2,016,491
• Triton Vietnam $75,000 High Roller (2023) – 1st place, $1,753,000
• WSOP Paradise $50,000 Super High Roller (2023) – 3rd place, $778,300
• Poker Masters #6 - $10,000 NLH (2023) – 1st place, $218,500
• PokerGO Cup #6 - $25,000 NLH (2023) – 2nd place, $345,460
• ARIA High Roller #13 - $25,200 NLH (2023) – 1st place, $216,000
• WSOP #26 - $25,000 High Roller (2025) – 7th place, $241,701
• WSOP #47 - $100,000 High Roller (2024) – 17th place, $209,346
• WSOP Paradise Super Main Event (2024) – 52nd place, $110,200
• WSOP Paradise Triton Main Event (2024) – 23rd place, $196,500
• WSOP #29 - $50,000 High Roller (2026) – 23rd place, $100,000
• WSOP Paradise #3: $25,000 GGMillion$ High Rollers Championship (2023) – 60th place, $46,100
• WSOP Europe #8: €25,000 GGMillion€ (2023) – 11th place, €45,500 (~$48,848)
• ARIA High Roller #12 - $25,200 NLH (2023) – 3rd place, $64,000
• Poker Masters #9 - $25,000 NLH (2023) – 5th place, $74,000
• PokerGO Cup #1 - $10,000 NLH (2023) – 6th place, $54,000
• ARIA High Roller #36 - $10,000 NLH (2021) – 5th place, $33,600
• ARIA High Roller #33 - $10,000 NLH (2021) – 6th place, $36,600
• ARIA High Roller #29 - $10,000 NLH (2021) – 2nd place, $98,400
• WPT $25K High Roller Wynn Las Vegas (2023) – 9th place, $117,659
• WPT Online Championship partypoker (2019-2021) – 25th place, $21,151

his best live cash is $2,130,921, and he has amassed a total of over $20.1 million in live earnings. He has also cashed in WSOP events 20 times, with 6 final tables and 1 bracelet. In the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI), he holds a ranking of 2,064 as of 2026.

Kisacikoglu is known for his aggressive, pressure-intensive style that keeps opponents on edge. He frequently employs large bets and raises to exploit marginal situations, and his background in business and risk management likely contributes to his fearless approach. Commentators and fans have noted his ability to read opponents and make bold decisions in high-pressure spots. He is often described as a mainstay on the high-stakes circuit, thriving in the world's most elite "nosebleed" fields. His transition from recreational player to high-stakes regular is often cited as an inspirational story for aspiring players.

Estimates place Orpen Kisacikoglu's net worth from poker winnings and business ventures at over $25 million. He sits at the top of the Turkish all-time money list with more than double the earnings of the next closest player. His WSOP bracelet and multiple Triton titles make him one of the most decorated players to ever come out of Turkey. As of 2026, he continues to compete in the highest buy-in events around the world, including the PokerGO Tour, WSOP, and Triton Series. His legacy is secure as the pioneer of Turkish poker success on the global stage, inspiring a new generation of players from his home country.