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Updated: 2025.11.30

Alexandru Papazian is a Romanian professional poker player and two-time WSOP bracelet winner, widely recognized as the most successful tournament player in Romanian history and a pioneer for the country’s poker community.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $4 million in total live earnings, Alexandru Papazian sits firmly at #1 on the Romania All Time Money List according to the Hendon Mob. He made history in 2017 by becoming the first Romanian to win a WSOP bracelet, taking down the $888 Crazy Eights event for a massive $888,888.

He proved his elite status again in 2021 by winning his second WSOP bracelet online in the $888 Crazy Eights for $241,128. Before his WSOP success, he captured the poker world’s attention in 2016 by winning the EPT Grand Final €25,000 High Roller in Monte Carlo for a career-best score of €1,197,000 (~$1.38 million), defeating a field of world-class pros.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Romania (often listed with residence in Bucharest or Birmingham), Papazian is known online by the screen name “tilt21sted”. He built a formidable reputation as an online grinder with millions in winnings before transitioning to the live circuit.

As Romania’s all-time leading money winner, Papazian has been a vocal advocate for the game in his home country, often expressing hope that his victories would inspire other Romanian players. His breakthrough in 2016 was often cited as sparking the “Year of Romania” in poker.

Play Style & Strategy

Papazian is known for a fearless and aggressive style, particularly in High Roller fields. His ability to navigate massive fields (like the 8,000+ entries in the Crazy Eights) and elite small fields (like the EPT High Roller) demonstrates his versatility.

He is often described as calm and unemotional at the table, a trait that serves him well in high-pressure final tables. His strategy involves applying maximum ICM pressure, a skill honed during his extensive online career.