Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2025.12.22

Dmitry Gnusaev (also spelled Dmitriy Gnusaev) is a professional poker player from Russia who has recently become a regular fixture on the Asian tournament circuit. As of late 2025, he has established himself as a successful “high-volume” competitor, surpassing the USD 240,000 career earnings milestone.

Career Earnings & Ranking

Gnusaev’s performance has placed him among the solid mid-tier of Russian tournament professionals:

Total Live Earnings: USD 243,119 (The Hendon Mob).
Russia All-Time Money List: 366th.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 8,522nd.
Best Live Cash: USD 47,413, achieved in South Korea (2024).

Notable 2024–2025 Results

The 2024–2025 seasons have been a breakout period for Gnusaev, marked by significant victories and deep runs in Vietnam, South Korea, and Taiwan.

APT Championship Taipei (Nov 2025): Finished 14th in the High Roller Ultra Stack for USD 8,531 (NT$ 267,100).
Jeju Poker Festival (April 2025): Secured a 21st-place finish in the KRW 5,000,000 High Roller for USD 6,820.
Jeju Poker Festival (Nov 2024): Captured the Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty title for USD 47,413 (KRW 66,120,000), marking his largest career score to date.
VPG Ho Chi Minh (Nov 2024): Won the Highroller Special 6-Max for USD 26,010.
WPT Cambodia Championship (Jan 2024): Recorded a strong performance with a 2nd-place finish in the 1k event (USD 10,651) and another 2nd-place in the Megastack (USD 8,556).

Biography & Play Style

Gnusaev first appeared on the tracked live circuit in 2016 with cashes in Russia (Sochi and Kaliningrad). Since 2023, he has pivoted to the Southeast Asian market, becoming a “circuit grinder” known for his activity in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) regional stops.

His play style is characterized by:

High-Roller Specialization: A significant portion of his 2024–2025 earnings come from “High Roller” and “Super High Roller” side events, indicating a high technical proficiency in short-handed, elite-field play.
Mystery Bounty Proficiency: His largest career cash in a Mystery Bounty format suggests an ability to adjust ranges effectively to account for bounty equity.
Format Versatility: While primarily a No-Limit Hold’em player, his success in “MonsterStack” and “6-Max” formats shows an adaptable tactical range suited for both marathon structures and fast-paced aggressive play.