Mikhail Soltanov is a professional poker player from Russia who has long been a highly consistent competitor across European circuits and has recently burst into the elite international high-roller scene.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $268,000 in live tournament earnings alongside a highly productive track record in major online series, Soltanov has drastically elevated his career trajectory in 2026. His breakout performance on the global stage came in May 2026 at the prestigious Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro. Making his debut on the ultra-high-stakes tour, Soltanov navigated a field of world-class professionals in the $40,000 NLH Mystery Bounty, reaching a star-studded final table to finish 7th for a career-best $99,000 score.

Prior to this high-roller breakthrough, Soltanov’s live resume was headlined by a 3rd-place finish at the 2018 EPT Prague €2,150 Hyper Turbo for $23,712 and a 4th-place run in the 2017 PokerStars Championship Sochi Deep Stack for $14,080. His tournament volume, paired with deep runs across the European Poker Tour (EPT) and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online, serves as the main foundation for his climbing poker net worth.

For a detailed breakdown of all his tournament cashes, you can view the Mikhail Soltanov Hendon Mob Profile.

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Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from Russia, Soltanov first began logging live cashes on the international poker tournament circuit in 2012, making a deep run in the EPT Barcelona Main Event. Over the next decade, he established himself as a respected regular in regional Eastern European hubs like Sochi, as well as renowned tournament stops in Monte Carlo and Prague. He successfully sustained momentum during the poker boom of the early 2020s by capturing multiple deep runs in the WSOP Online international bracelet events on GGPoker, proving his capability against elite modern fields.

Play Style & Strategy

Soltanov plays a highly calculated and adaptable style of No Limit Hold’em, showcasing the patience required to navigate massive fields and the fearlessness needed to battle nosebleed stakes. His final table appearance at Triton Montenegro highlighted his sharp understanding of short-stack dynamics and final table ICM pressure, successfully locking horns with elite GTO-driven opponents like Fedor Holz and Mike Watson. His willingness to make high-variance, mathematically sound decisions in high-stakes environments makes him a dangerous wildcard on the high-roller circuit.

Social Media & Online Presence

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Event	Entries	Buy-In	Prize	Place	SPI
Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro S5 2026 $40k -- NLH 7-Handed Mystery Bounty 2026.05.16 - 2026.05.17	111 ITM: 17	$40,000	$99,000	7	1,080.91
Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro S5 2026 $25k -- Golden Decade 2026.05.13 - 2026.05.15	146 ITM: 23	$25,000	$145,000	7	1,335.39

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