Viktor Ustimov

Viktor Ustimov's career began with online poker. In May 2020, he finished as runner-up in the WPT Online Series Main Event, winning $865,542, the largest cash of his career. In September of the same year, he took third place in the WSOP Online Main Event for $755,754. These two events established his position in the Russian poker scene.

In September 2021, Ustimov placed second in the MILLIONS North Cyprus $25,500 event, earning $218,960. In August 2023, he claimed his first live tournament victory, winning the Seminole Hard [Rock] Poker Open $10,000 Deep Stack event for $221,332. In December 2024, he finished fourth in the WSOP Paradise $2,500 event for $261,500.

As of 2026, Ustimov has 241 cashes in WSOP series events, 8 final table appearances, but has yet to win a WSOP bracelet. His total WSOP earnings exceed $1.4 million. During the 2025 WSOP, he placed sixth in the $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty event ($115,830) and 32nd in the $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty Eight-Handed event ($24,487).

According to official databases, Ustimov's combined live and online tournament earnings stand at $2,678,519. The World Series of Poker contributes approximately $1,409,190, while the World Poker Tour accounts for about $1,039,707. He holds 241 cashes and 8 final table appearances on WSOP.com.