Gleb Ershov is a Russian professional poker player who has established himself as a dominant force within the Eastern European and Asian tournament circuits, most notably through his consistent deep runs in the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) .

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Gleb Ershov has accumulated $340,702 in total live earnings. His career-best score came in May 2024 during the Eurasian Poker Tour (EAPT) Grand Final in Kyrenia, Cyprus, where he secured $106,346 for a podium finish in the $2,200 No Limit Hold’em – EAPT Grand Final (Event #3).

Ershov has recently proven his elite consistency on the Asian circuit, specifically during the WPT Cambodia 2026 festival. His performance was highlighted by a 20th-place finish in the WPT Cambodia Championship for $12,100. He also secured deep runs in the Mystery Bounty (Event #3) for $2,800, the WPT Prime Cambodia for $2,140, and the Micro Championship (Event #34) for $687. Additionally, he finished 8th in the Early Bird Megastack for $477. Beyond his success in Cambodia, he is a former champion at the Sochi Poker Festival (SPF), where he took down the Phoenix event for ₽1,185,100 (∼$19,573).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Russia, Ershov has become a “nomad” of the poker world, frequently traveling between the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia to follow high-value series. He initially built his reputation in Russian-based tournaments like the Russian Poker Championship (RPC) and Sochi Poker Festival before transitioning to a global schedule. He is currently ranked within the top 300 on the Russian All Time Money List, a testament to his longevity and growth from a regional grinder to an international competitor.

Play Style & Strategy

Ershov is known for a highly aggressive and resilient play style, particularly in large-field bounty and deepstack formats. His ability to navigate massive fields, as seen in his multi-cash performance at WPT Cambodia 2026, demonstrates strong ICM awareness and an elite tactical understanding of late-stage tournament dynamics. He excels at leveraging his stack to pressure opponents and is regarded as a formidable regular who can fluidly adapt his strategy between patient accumulation and relentless aggression.