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Evagoras Evagorou
Evagoras Evagorou is a Cypriot professional poker player, optician, and 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event finalist who finished in ninth place, becoming the first player from Cyprus to reach the prestigious Main Event final table. A respected, long-standing regular on the Mediterranean tournament circuit, he transitioned to the global stage in Las Vegas and immediately captured a landmark seven-figure score.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings exceeding $1,253,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Evagoras Evagorou ranks 6th on the Cyprus All-Time Money List. His career reached a monumental peak at the 2026 World Series of Poker, where he navigated a field of thousands in the $10,000 Main Event World Championship to reach the final table, securing a career-best score of $1,000,000 for 9th place.
Prior to his Las Vegas breakthrough, his highest single payout came in 2022 when he finished 6th in the Merit Poker Retro Series $3,300 Main Event for $45,490.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship (9th) | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | Merit Poker Retro Series $3,300 Main Event (6th) | $45,490 |
| 2012 | Lebanese Poker Tour $2,200 Main Event (4th) | $32,428 |
| 2014 | Merit Poker Winterfest $3,300 Main Event (7th) | $24,235 |
| 2026 | WSOP $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack Championship (15th) | $13,848 |
Biography & Poker Background
An optician by trade, Evagorou originally got his start in gambling through sports betting before falling in love with Texas Hold’em through online play and home games with friends in Cyprus. Dating his first recorded live cash back to 2009, he built his tournament experience primarily in regional Mediterranean series, becoming a fixture at Merit Poker events in Kyrenia.
In 2026, Evagorou made his debut playing WSOP bracelet events in the United States and put together a remarkable summer run, cashing in all four bracelet events he entered, culminating in his historic WSOP Main Event final table appearance.
Play Style & Strategy
Evagorou utilizes a patient, resilient, and highly opportunistic tournament style. Excelling in large-field No-Limit Hold’em structures, his approach focuses on solid survival mechanics, calculated short-stack navigation, and mental composure during high-stakes pressure spots.
Social Media & Online Presence
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