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Timur Margolin is a world-class Israeli professional poker player and a three-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner. Born in Ukraine and based in Ramla, Israel, Margolin is a dominant force on the international circuit, known for his technical precision and aggressive tournament play. Currently ranking 5th on Israel’s all-time money list, he is recognized for his massive scores in Las Vegas and his recent high-stakes mastery in Europe and the Mediterranean.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $3,337,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Margolin is a certified heavyweight of the game. His career-best live score of $507,724 was achieved in 2018 when he won his first WSOP gold bracelet in the $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em event.
Margolin has been in sensational form through early 2026, recording several major victories and final tables:
- February 2026: 4th place in the EPT Paris €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller for $192,509 (€163,400).
- January 2026: 1st place in the Merit Poker Montenegro €1,650 Main Event for $130,700 (€110,000).
- June 2024: 1st place in the WSOP $800 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack for $342,551 and his third gold bracelet.
- July 2024: 19th place in the WSOP $50,000 High Roller for $102,299.
- October 2018: 1st place in the WSOPE €1,100 Monster Stack for $154,407 (€134,407) and his second gold bracelet.
His sustained success across major tours contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $5 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1983 in Ukraine, Margolin moved to Israel where he eventually discovered a talent for high-stakes tournament poker. His professional journey began in 2012, but he truly exploded onto the global scene in 2015 when he finished runner-up in a $2,500 WSOP event for $341,338. Proving his longevity, Margolin has recorded cashes in 14 different years, evolving from a regional specialist into a global “crusher.”
Margolin is widely considered the face of the modern Israeli poker boom. He is a frequent traveler to the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) and is a legendary figure at Merit Poker in Cyprus and Montenegro, which he often describes as his “second home.” His January 2026 victory in Montenegro was particularly emotional, as he reset following a massive chip loss at the final table to secure his first Main Event title in over a decade. Now a veteran leader of the Israeli community, he remains a top-300 ranked player on the Global Poker Index (GPI).
Play Style & Strategy
Margolin is renowned for a “highly clinical, aggressive, and resilient” play style. His strategy is rooted in an elite understanding of modern tournament dynamics, but he is best known for his “mental reset” capability—the ability to remain composed after significant losses. He is a master of No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack formats, where his edge in post-flop hand reading allows him to out-maneuver younger, solver-driven opponents.
His strategy revolves around:
- Psychological Fortitude: A proven ability to “regroup and stay in the moment,” a trait famously displayed during his 2026 Montenegro victory and his 2024 bracelet run.
- High-Volume Precision: Maintaining an elite technical floor across massive WSOP and EPT fields, where he consistently navigates through thousands of entries into the final stages.
- Adaptive Aggression: Utilizing refined opening ranges and relentless pressure during the middle stages of tournaments to accumulate “easy” chips from more conservative players.
Social Media & Online Presence
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