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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
Follow the Israeli three-time bracelet winner as he continues to add to his historic career in 2026:
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Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.
