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Updated: 2025.12.18

Evgenii Volkov is a Russian professional poker player who has become a frequent and successful competitor on the Asian tournament circuit in 2025. He is widely recognized for his high-volume play and consistent results at major regional festivals, particularly in South Korea.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live earnings reaching approximately $19,220 (The Hendon Mob), Evgenii Volkov has established a perfect “In The Money” (ITM) record across multiple attended events in late 2025. His career is currently on a significant upward trajectory, with his most notable results occurring in technical, international fields.

His most significant results to date include:

APT Jeju Mini Main Event (2025): Finished 7th in the 618-entry field for $11,085 (KRW 15,630,000), which stands as his career-best live score.
Jeju Poker Festival Red Dragon Championship (2025): Recorded a 70th-place finish in a massive field of 1,108 players for $4,435.
Jeju Poker Festival KPC Main Event (2025): Secured a 49th-place finish out of 1,252 entries for $2,865.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Russia, Volkov is part of a dominant wave of Eastern European players traveling to Jeju, South Korea, to compete in international-grade festivals featuring the Asian Poker Tour (APT), Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT), and the K Poker Cup (KPC). While his earlier recorded results date back to specialized hyper-turbo events in 2018, his profile saw explosive growth in 2025 through deep runs in elite championship fields. He is currently ranked within the top 3,100 players on the Russia All Time Money List.

Play Style & Strategy

Volkov is recognized for a resilient and opportunistic tournament style, as evidenced by his 100% cashing rate in attended events during the late 2025 Jeju series. His success in both Mini Main and Championship formats—ranging from 600 to over 1,200 entries—demonstrates an ability to navigate various field sizes and stay composed through long-duration multi-day structures. His strategy focuses on high-level table reads and exploiting field tendencies in regional Asian markets, which are known for their specific dynamic shifts between aggressive and technical play.

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