Olga Iermolcheva is a Ukrainian professional poker player who became a name in the poker sphere after being a contestant on GGPoker's Game of Gold reality TV poker show.
Iermolcheva, who now resides in Miami, sits in 21st place on the Ukraine All-Time Money List but takes the prize as the highest-ranking female player from the nation.
Olga Iermolcheva Background
Olga Iermolcheva was born in Ukraine on December 19, 1992. Growing up, Iermolcheva dreamed of becoming an English Literature teacher and studied at the Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy.
A former classmate suggested Iermolcheva should try poker, which she did, and she instantly fell in love with the game. Iermolcheva enjoyed immediate success, and it did not take long for her to become a professional poker player.
Olga Iermolcheva Poker History
Ola Iermolcheva's first recorded cash was a runner-up finish in the €330 buy-in Ladies event at the 2012 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Sanremo festival. Three months later, Iermolcheva won a €550 buy-in tournament at the Russian Poker Tour in Kiev.
Iermolcheva's first five-figure score came in August 2014, when she won the €550 NLHE Deepstack at EPT Barcelona for €25,400.
In May 2015, Iermolcheva finished second in the $2,500 LAPT Panama Main Event and collected $113,580.
The Ukrainian pro fell in fourth place in the $2,000 Venetian DeepStack Championship Ultimate Bounty event for $95,494 in June 2022 and was the runner-up in the $1,000 WPT Ladies World Championship a few months later for another $70,008.
At the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Iermolcheva came close to winning a bracelet. She finished third in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout, earning her $109,780.
In December 2023, Iermolcheva became a household name after starring in the Game of Gold televised poker show.
| Date | Event | Rank | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | $2,500 LAPT Panama Main Event | 2nd | $113,580 |
| Jul 2023 | $1,500 NLHE Shootout WSOP | 3rd | $109,780 |
| Jun 2022 | $2,000 Venetian DeepStack Bounty | 4th | $95,494 |
| Dec 2022 | $1,000 WPT Ladies Championship | 2nd | $70,008 |
| Aug 2014 | €550 NLHE EPT Barcelona | 1st | €25,400 |
Wealth – What is Olga Iermolcheva's Net Worth?
There is no public information regarding the net worth of Olga Iermolcheva. She has worked as an English teacher, model, and a professional poker player. Iermolcheva has over $730,000 in live tournament cashes, rmaking her the winningest Ukrainian female in history.
Olga Iermolcheva Controversies
Olga Iermolcheva has not been involved in any controversies during her career.
Olga Iermolcheva FAQs
Where is Olga Iermolcheva from?
Olga Iermolcheva was born in Ukraine but currently resides in Miami, United States.
Which Ukrainian woman has the most poker winnings?
Olga Iermolcheva has over $730,000 in live poker tournament winnings, making her the winningest female poker player from Ukraine.
Does Olga Iermolcheva have an Instagram account?
Yes, Olga Iermolcheva has a popular Instagram account with more than 37,000 followers.
Did Olga Iermolcheva feature on Game of Gold?
Yes, Olga Iermolcheva shot to fame during Game of Gold for her poker playing ability and her fun personality.
Has Olga Iermolcheva won a WSOP bracelet?
No? However, she came close in 2023, finishing third in the $1,500 NLHE Shootout
