Tomas Vaskunas
Lithuania
Tomas Vaskunas is a Lithuanian professional poker player with recorded live tournament earnings of €17,087. He achieved his best results at the Master Classics of Poker in 2023, finishing 6th in the €4,300 Highroller Mystery Bounty and 56th in the Main Event. Vaskunas has also competed in the WSOP, EPT, and WPT events, representing the growing Lithuanian poker scene.
Overview
Tomas Vaskunas is a professional poker player from Lithuania, best known for his strong performances in European tournaments. His recorded live tournament earnings total €17,087, with notable results at the Master Classics of Poker and WPT DeepStacks Amsterdam.
Major Tournament Results
In November 2023, at the Master Classics of Poker in Amsterdam, Vaskunas placed 6th in Event #06: €4,300 NLH Highroller Mystery Bounty, earning €9,980. He also cashed in the Main Event (Event #08: €3,000 NLH Main Event), finishing 56th for €5,804.
Earlier, in March 2022, he finished 14th in the WPT DeepStacks Amsterdam Event #1: €340 NLHE Opener, winning €1,303.
International Appearances
Vaskunas has ventured onto the global stage, competing in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. He entered the Mid-Stakes Championship (3797 entries, finished 327th) and the WSOP Main Event (9735 entries, finished 1322nd). In 2024, he played at EPT Cyprus, placing 168th in the EPT Main Event (1284 entries) and 147th in the Eureka High Roller (1374 entries).
Playing Style
The available results suggest Vaskunas is comfortable in both large-field tournaments and high-roller events, indicating an aggressive and adaptable style. However, specific details about his strategy are not publicly documented.
Legacy
As one of the few Lithuanian players with recorded results in major international series, Vaskunas contributes to the visibility of poker in Lithuania. His participation in events like the WSOP and EPT highlights the growing talent from the region.
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