Veljko Lakusic

Veljko Lakusic is a professional poker player representing Montenegro on the international stage. While Montenegro is not traditionally a poker powerhouse, Lakusic has demonstrated his competitiveness through solid results in major live tournaments, particularly in WSOP Circuit events and deep-run performances in large-field tournaments.

Lakusic's most notable cash came in November 2023 at the WSOP Circuit - Grand Victoria Casino, where he finished 6th out of 1,246 entries in Event #2: $600 No-Limit Hold'em, earning $19,453. Prior to that, in November 2022 at the WSOP Circuit - Choctaw Durant, he placed 4th in Event #5: $400 No-Limit Hold'em ($400 Guaranteed? Actually $400 buy-in) for $6,941, and also cashed in Event #3 ($400 No-Limit Hold'em - Gargantuan) for $300 and Event #2 ($250 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack) for $382.

In January 2023 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Poker Lucky Hearts Poker Opener, Lakusic made a deep run in the $600 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold'em event with a $1,000,000 guarantee. He finished 19th out of 4,535 entries, earning $9,660. During that tournament, he doubled up holding K9 against AJ when the board gave him two pair, and was eventually eliminated in 19th place by Juan Maceiras when his pocket jacks lost to A5 (ace on flop).

According to WSOP.com, Veljko Lakusic has 4 WSOP-related cashes, 2 final tables, and total earnings of $27,076 from those events. His largest cash remains the $19,453 from the Grand Victoria event. He has 0 bracelets and 0 rings.

Among Montenegro's all-time money list, Veljko Lakusic is ranked within the top players (exact position not confirmed from available data, but The Hendon Mob lists him among the notable Montenegrin players).

Based on hand histories, Lakusic is an aggressive player who is willing to get his chips in with strong holdings. He raised under the gun with jacks and called a big shove from a deep stack, showing confidence in his hand. He also doubled up with K9 against AJ by hitting two pair, demonstrating some luck but also willingness to gamble when short-stacked.

As one of the more visible poker players from Montenegro, Lakusic helps put his country on the map in the poker world. His consistent cashes in WSOP Circuit events and deep runs in massive fields show that he can compete with the best, and he continues to represent Montenegro at major tournaments.