Vladimir Korzinin, an amateur poker player from Estonia, made waves in the high-stakes poker scene in 2024—the very year he began his poker journey. Dubbed "Gambledore" by fellow players for his slight resemblance to a certain famous wizard, Korzinin has quickly become a memorable presence on the circuit, blending beginner’s luck with a fearless playing style that has captivated fans.
Vladimir Korzinin Background
Vladimir Korzinin is somewhat of a reclusive figure in the poker world. Despite being a warm and polite gentleman, the 69-year-old Estonian has repeatedly declined media interviews, leaving much about him unknown. His participation in high-stakes tournaments suggests a business background with a substantial net worth.
Reddit user Salt_Minute_759 commented on an r/poker post:
"Guy [Korzinin] lives here in Mexico, i know him personally, he worked for NASA and has a lot of patents. He just likes to sit and have fun, doesnt matter he is playing 0.5-1 usd cash games in Mexico or playing 200,000 usd buy in in triton."
This, however, has yet to be verified as true. Nonetheless, there are Google patents for a Vladimir A. Korzinin to do with trading.
Vladimir Korzinin Poker History
Korzinin first caught attention at the 2024 EPT Barcelona and then at EPT Cyprus.
He stunned the field with a second-place finish in the Triton $125K Main Event in Monte Carlo, losing to Patrik Antonius in heads-up for $3.4 million. He followed that deep run with a victory in a $150K Triton event a week later for $4.35 million.
Before his success on the Triton Poker tour, Korzinin had only two previous recorded cashes, and both figures were for less than $50,000. His meteoric rise has seen him become Estonia's All-Time Money List leader by a wide margin.
Wealth - What is Vladimir Korzinin’s Net Worth?
While Vladimir Korzinin's exact net worth remains undisclosed, his participation in poker’s highest-stakes events suggests a considerable financial background. Known for entering buy-ins well into six figures, Korzinin is believed to have amassed substantial wealth outside of poker, likely in business or finance.
There are also patents associated with "Vladimir A. Korzinin" related to trading technologies, hinting at a possible background in financial innovation.
