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Roman Stoika (often indexed as Roman Stoyka) is a premier Russian professional poker player and a rising titan on the international high-stakes circuit. Originally from Russia, Stoika has rapidly ascended the global rankings, transitioning from a dominant regional force in Sochi to an elite competitor on the European Poker Tour (EPT) and Triton Poker Series. Known for his tactical brilliance and “end-boss” composure, he currently holds an elite position on the Russia All-Time Money List. In March 2026, he solidified his world-class status with back-to-back deep runs at the Triton One festival in Jeju, officially surpassing the $1.6 million career live earnings milestone.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $1,652,263 (according to The Hendon Mob), Roman Stoika is officially one of the most successful players in modern Russian history. His career reached a spectacular peak in August 2025 at EPT Barcelona, where he won the €3,000 Mystery Bounty event for a career-best $376,826. Proving his continued elite status, Stoika has had a prolific start to 2026, highlighted by a 15th-place finish in the Triton One Jeju Main Event for $78,000 and a victory in the Sochi Poker Festival High Roller. His sustained success across major global tours contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $3 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | EPT Barcelona €3,000 Mystery Bounty (1st) | $376,826 |
| 2025 | Onyx SHRS Main Event, Kyrenia (9th) | $121,750 |
| 2026 | Triton One Jeju $8,000 Main Event (15th) | $78,000 |
| 2026 | SPF Winter Sochi ₽176,000 High Roller (1st) | $64,311 |
| 2024 | Phoenix Poker Tour Sochi ₽175,000 Phoenix Cup (1st) | $35,350 |
Biography & Professional Growth
Roman Stoika’s journey in professional poker is defined by a clinical ascent through the most competitive fields in Europe and Asia. He first gained notoriety as a high-volume grinder in the Sochi poker circuit, where he recorded a remarkable string of victories in High Roller and Bounty formats. His transition to the global stage was cemented by his victory in Barcelona, which heralded him as one of the top “Mystery Bounty” specialists in the world. In 2026, he is regarded as a de facto ambassador for the modern Russian game, recognized for his mental fortitude and his status as a perennial contender on the Global Poker Index (GPI), where he currently ranks #6 in Russia .
Play Style & Strategy
Stoika is renowned for a “highly clinical, aggressive, and adaptive” play style. His greatest technical edge is his mastery of Bounty and Mystery Bounty dynamics, where his mathematical understanding of bounty equity allows him to take profitable risks that traditional pros often avoid. Strategically, he is a proponent of maximum pressure in mid-to-late tournament stages, utilizing his stack to exploit opponents during the money bubble. In the 2025 and 2026 seasons, his results show a profound ability to adjust his tactics between the high-volume fields of the EPT and the elite, technical dynamics of the Triton Poker Series.
Social Media & Online Presence
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