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Sergey Lebedev is a professional poker player who has become a prominent figure on the high-stakes circuit. Originally from Russia and now based in London, England, Lebedev is known for his calm and calculated approach at the table. He has built a career by competing in some of the most expensive tournaments in the world, from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas to the European Poker Tour stops across the Mediterranean. With millions in winnings, he is respected as a world-class competitor who consistently finds himself at final tables alongside the game’s biggest legends.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Sergey Lebedev has won nearly $4.4 million in live tournament earnings. His most significant live cash came in 2025 during the 56th World Series of Poker (WSOP). Competing in the $50,000 High Roller 8-Handed event, he battled through a field of elite pros to finish in 5th place, taking home $471,473.
Lebedev is a consistent deep-runner in High Roller events globally. In 2024, he secured a massive 3rd place finish in the €10,300 EPT Paris High Roller for $469,430. His career is filled with big scores, including an 8th place finish in the 2015 $111,111 One Drop High Roller for $466,970 and a 3rd place in the €48,510 EPT Prague Super High Roller in late 2024 for $203,974. He is also a dangerous player in the Short Deck format, having placed 3rd in the HK$ 250,000 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju for $272,671. His 2026 season has already begun with strong cashes at EPT Paris, proving he remains at the top of his game.
Biography & Poker Background
Sergey Lebedev was born in Russia but has spent much of his professional life living in London, England. He first made waves in the poker community through his success in online tournaments before transitioning into the live arena. His early results date back to 2010, where he began grinding smaller events in Europe. Over the years, he developed into a high-stakes regular, often traveling to major festivals like the EPT and the WSOP. Lebedev was also a notable participant in the Global Poker League (GPL), where he played for the Moscow Wolverines, demonstrating his ability to handle the pressure of team-based, televised competition against other world-class professionals.
Play Style & Strategy
Lebedev is known for a balanced and methodical style of play. He is a very disciplined player who rarely lets his emotions show, making him incredibly difficult to read during high-pressure hands. Coming from a background that values technical accuracy, he is comfortable playing in both No Limit Hold’em and Short Deck formats. He is particularly effective in High Roller fields, where the small player counts require a deep understanding of opponent tendencies and advanced strategy. His ability to navigate through the world’s toughest fields to reach final tables is a testament to his mental endurance and his mastery of modern tournament dynamics.
Social Media & Online Presence
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