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Aliaksandr Shylko is an elite Belarusian professional poker player who skyrocketed to international stardom by winning one of the most prestigious tournaments in poker history. A clinical strategist and high-stakes specialist, Shylko is the 2023 PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) winner, a victory that remains one of the most impressive “breakout” performances of the modern era. Known for his technical composure and disciplined bankroll management, he currently ranks 4th on Belarus’ All-Time Money List and is a recurring threat in the Super High Roller fields of the Triton Series and EPT.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $5,600,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Aliaksandr Shylko is a titan of the global circuit. His career-defining moment occurred in February 2023, when he outlasted 1,014 players to win the PSPC Bahamas for a staggering $3,121,838. Proving his consistency at the highest buy-in levels, Shylko has remained a force through 2025 and early 2026, recently recording a 9th-place finish in a 2026 Triton Jeju $25,000 NLH event and a deep 15th-place run in the 2025 Triton Jeju $100,000 Main Event for $379,000. His immense success in high-stakes championships contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $7 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) Bahamas (1st) | $3,121,838 |
| 2025 | Triton Jeju $100,000 NLH Main Event (15th) | $379,000 |
| 2024 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship (36th) | $250,000 |
| 2025 | WSOP Paradise $25,000 High Roller (17th) | $73,639 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1996 and hailing from Minsk, Belarus , Aliaksandr Shylko is a product of a rigorous professional approach to the game. He began his career playing cash games before transitioning exclusively to tournament Hold’em, where he spent six years grinding the international circuit before his million-dollar breakthrough. Shylko first gained regional recognition by winning the Eureka Rozvadov High Roller in 2022. However, his life changed forever in the Bahamas in 2023, where he defeated a field of 1,000+ players, including some of the world’s most feared pros, to win the PSPC. Known for his cheerful yet disciplined demeanor, Shylko is a dedicated student of the game who famously stated after his win that his primary goal was to prove the victory “was not a random win.” In 2026, he remains an active high-roller regular, dividing his time between the EPT and the Triton Super High Roller Series.
Play Style & Strategy
Shylko is renowned for a “disciplined, balanced, and technical” play style. During his historic PSPC run, he demonstrated an elite ability to make high-stakes “hero folds” and navigate complex final table ICM (Independent Chip Model) dynamics. His strategy is built on a foundation of calculated aggression and technical range awareness, often favoring long-term equity over high-variance gambles. Strategically, Shylko is a proponent of extreme emotional equilibrium, a trait that allowed him to maintain focus while negotiating a multimillion-dollar three-handed deal in the Bahamas. He is particularly effective in deep-stack No-Limit Hold’em, where his technical stamina and ability to adjust to world-class opponents give him a distinct edge in late-stage tournament play.
Social Media & Online Presence
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