Veselin Karakitukov

Veselin Karakitukov is a professional poker player from Bulgaria, currently residing in Plovdiv. He has accumulated over $3.2 million in live tournament earnings with his best live cash being $868,220. He ranks 9th on the Bulgaria All Time Money List and 774th globally. Karakitukov is primarily known for his skill in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), having recorded the majority of his cashes in that variant.

Karakitukov's most notable result came in December 2024 at the WSOP Paradise, where he finished 4th in Event #3: $103,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Super High Roller, earning $868,220. He also had a strong performance in the 2022 WSOP, finishing 4th in the $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha for $458,016, and 5th in the $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) in 2021 for $276,870. In 2016, he placed 5th in the $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller for $252,909. His most recent cash at the time of writing was in the 2026 WSOP, where he finished 8th in Event #55: $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller for $152,020.

Karakitukov has 22 WSOP cashes totaling over $2.6 million, with seven final tables and zero bracelets. His WSOP results span from 2016 to 2026, with a strong focus on high-stakes PLO events. He has cashed in multiple $25,000 and $50,000 buy-in PLO tournaments, demonstrating consistency at the highest levels.

Based on his tournament history, Karakitukov is a versatile player who specializes in Pot-Limit Omaha, a game that requires strong hand-reading skills and post-flop play. His deep runs in high-roller events suggest a patient and calculated approach, able to navigate large fields and short-handed situations.

In the 2026 WSOP, Karakitukov finished 8th in the $50,000 PLO High Roller for $152,020. He also had a solid 2024 season with three WSOP cashes totaling over $1 million, including the aforementioned runner-up in the WSOP Paradise. Other 2024 results include a 22nd-place finish in the WSOP Event #79: $50,000 High Roller PLO for $100,000.