Yefim Vakser

Yefim Vakser's recorded tournament history begins in July 2017, when he finished 7th in a $150 No-Limit Hold'em Bounty event at the Live Legends Series for $325. Over the following years, he consistently cashed in a variety of low- to mid-stakes events across the East Coast, including stops at the Borgata Winter Poker Open, Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, and WPT Maryland.

Vakser's most notable results came in 2019 and 2021. In October 2019, he finished 3rd out of a large field in a $360 No-Limit Hold'em event at the WPT Maryland, earning $18,386—his largest recorded cash. In April 2021, he placed 3rd in a $400 No-Limit Hold'em Seniors event at the SHRPO WPT Poker Showdown, winning $13,411. These two deep runs account for over half of his total live earnings.

Yefim Vakser has 20 recorded cashes on CardPlayer, totaling $58,647. He has not yet won a live tournament, but he has made final tables and multiple top-20 finishes. His buy-ins range from $150 to $600, with events including the Tampa Poker Classic, Spring Series of Poker, and the DeepStack Championship series. He also cashed in the 2019–2020 WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open ($2,463) and the 2022 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open ($2,975).

Vakser's results indicate a steady, cash-game-oriented approach applied to tournaments. He excels in large-field, low buy-in events where patience and stack management are key. His two third-place finishes demonstrate an ability to navigate deep runs, but his lack of outright wins suggests a style that prioritizes consistent cashing over aggressive final-table play. Within the Mid-Atlantic poker circuit, he is known as a solid, experienced player who grinds the $200–$600 buy-in range.

As of 2024, Vakser continues to play in Florida and Maryland tournaments. His most recent cash was in March 2024 at the Tampa Poker Classic, where he placed 117th in a $400 event for $650. No WSOP or major high-roller results have been recorded for him.