Yuriy Anisimov

Yuriy Anisimov, recorded as Iurii Anisimov in World Series of Poker databases, is a Russian poker professional known for his focus on Omaha games. Between 2013 and 2025, he has accumulated 11 WSOP cashes totaling $63,428, with his best result being a final table appearance at the 2023 WSOP Paradise.

Anisimov's WSOP journey began in 2013 with a minor cash in the WSOP Circuit IP Biloxi Main Event ($1,675 buy-in, 697th place, $250). He then recorded cashes in WSOP Online events from 2020 onward, predominantly in Pot-Limit Omaha and 5-Card PLO tournaments. His most notable performance came on December 14, 2023, when he finished 6th in the $11,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship at WSOP Paradise, earning $49,800—over 78% of his total WSOP earnings.

All WSOP Cashes

Anisimov heavily favors Omaha variants: 9 of his 11 WSOP cashes are in Omaha games (including PLOSSUS and 5-Card PLO), accounting for over $61,000 of his total winnings. He has only one cash in No-Limit Hold'em (the 2013 Main Event) and one in an unknown game type.

The name Yuriy Anisimov is shared by several professionals in other fields, including a software engineer at Lyft, a senior software developer at EPAM, and a business advisor for DAO IPCI. However, the poker player is confirmed by WSOP records as Iurii Anisimov from Russia, distinct from these individuals.

Yuriy Anisimov is a specialized Omaha player whose career peaked with a deep run in the high-stakes PLO Championship at WSOP Paradise. While his overall WSOP cashes are modest, his ability to compete at the highest level in his preferred game suggests potential for future success.