Roman Altynikov is a Russian  poker player who recorded a career-best $21,192 payout with a fourth-place finish in the EAPT Cyprus Mystery Bounty Event. With over $285,000 in live tournament earnings, he is a dedicated circuit competitor across Europe, Eurasia, and Asia.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of $285,421 across 113 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Altynikov has built an extensive tournament record featuring victories and final tables across multiple continents. His top career tournament results in reverse chronological order include:

• August 2026: Qualified for Day 2 in the WPT Cambodia Championship Warm Up $550 Event at NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh.
• June 2026: 1st place in the RPT Minsk $250 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Classic KO Event in Minsk for $2,010.
• March 2026: 1st place in the Russian Poker Cup ₽27,500 No-Limit Hold’em Hyper Turbo Deepstack Event in Sochi for $5,686 (₽464,500).
• March 2026: 4th place in the EAPT Cyprus $1,680 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty Event in Kyrenia for $21,192, capturing his career-best live cash.
• November 2025: 2nd place in the Amber Poker Championship ₽125,000 No-Limit Hold’em Amber Event in Kaliningrad for $10,779 (₽825,000).
• September 2024: 7th place in the USOP Hai Phong High Roller: The Finale Event in Vietnam for $14,500 (VN₫ 358,000,000).

Biography & Poker Background

Altynikov hails from Russia, where he developed a passion for multi-table tournament poker before building a prolific record on regional and international tournament circuits.

Altynikov began making regular tournament appearances in Eastern European and Eurasian card rooms, quickly establishing himself as a fixture in Sochi, Kaliningrad, and Minsk. His consistent deep runs led to title victories at the Russian Poker Cup in Sochi and the Russian Poker Tour in Minsk. Seeking fresh competition, Altynikov expanded his travel schedule internationally to the Mediterranean and Asia. In March 2026, he secured his career-best payday in Cyprus , finishing fourth in the EAPT Mystery Bounty for $21,192. He also established a strong presence in Southeast Asia, reaching final tables at USOP Hai Phong in Vietnam and advancing to Day 2 of the WPT Cambodia Championship Warm Up at NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh.

Play Style & Strategy

Altynikov employs an aggressive, highly adaptable, and relentless No-Limit Hold’em tournament strategy. Highly proficient across hyper-turbo formats, bounty structures, and multi-flight championship events, he relies on disciplined pre-flop range selection and strategic late-stage aggression. His ability to accumulate chips rapidly in fast-structured events and navigate deep through competitive international fields reflects sharp tactical execution, situational awareness, and emotional composure under payjump pressure.

Social Media & Online Presence

• The Hendon Mob Profile
• WSOP Official Profile