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Boris Angelov is the breakout star of Bulgarian poker and one of the most consistent high-stakes performers on the modern European circuit. After a meteoric rise in 2024, which saw him finish 5th in the WSOP Main Event and runner-up at EPT Monte Carlo, Angelov has established himself as a world-class professional. Known for his deep technical runs and ice-cold composure, he is currently ranked in the top 10 of Bulgaria’s All-Time Money List. In 2026, he continues to dominate, recently securing his second career PokerStars Spade trophy with a victory in Paris.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $5,135,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Boris Angelov is a titan of the new generation. His career reached a historic peak in July 2024, when he finished 5th in the WSOP $10,000 Main Event for a life-changing $2,500,000. Angelov’s consistency is nearly unprecedented; he reached the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Final Table in both 2024 (2nd place) and 2025 (3rd place). He kicked off his 2026 season in spectacular fashion by winning the EPT Paris €10,200 Mystery Bounty for $256,178. His rapid accumulation of high-stakes scores contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $6.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship (5th) | $2,500,000 |
| 2024 | EPT Monte Carlo €5,300 Main Event (2nd) | $663,565 |
| 2025 | EPT Monte Carlo €5,300 Main Event (3rd) | $496,450 |
| 2026 | EPT Paris €10,200 Mystery Bounty (1st) | $256,178 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1997 and hailing from Sofia, Bulgaria , Boris Angelov is a highly educated professional with degrees from the American College of Sofia and Università Bocconi. Influenced by the success of his close friend and fellow Bulgarian star Alex Kulev , Angelov transitioned from an online MTT specialist to a live circuit crusher post-pandemic. His ascent has been one of the fastest in modern history, moving from his first EPT cash in 2022 to a WSOP Main Event final table within two years. Beyond his technical prowess, Angelov is noted for his 121 IQ and academic dedication, often working on his university thesis while traveling for tournaments. In 2026, he is a mainstay of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and European Poker Tour (EPT), recognized as the “final boss” of the Bulgarian poker community.
Play Style & Strategy
Angelov is renowned for a “clinical, mathematical, and emotionally detached” play style. His background in elite academics reflects in his strategy, which is heavily built on modern GTO (Game Theory Optimal) foundations. During his back-to-back EPT Monte Carlo runs, analysts praised his “fearless” implementation of high-frequency bluffs and his ability to maintain a chip lead against world-class fields. Strategically, he is a proponent of maximum technical stamina, a trait that served him well during his grueling 6-hour heads-up battle in 2024. In 2026, his approach continues to emphasize bounty equity maximization, as seen in his dominant Mystery Bounty victory in Paris where he claimed over half the prize pool in bounties alone.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Boris as he continues his run through the 2026 circuit and pursues his first WSOP bracelet? You can find his profiles and updated stats here:
