Damir Zhugralin
| Name | Damir “TiltTanik” Zhugralin |
| Nickname | TiltTanik |
| Nationality | Kazakh |
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Damir Zhugralin, also known online as TiltTanik, is a Kazakh poker player who has accumulated a total of $339K in live earnings, with his highest live cash of $80.2K.
Damir Zhugralin’s Poker Career
Zhugralin’s poker journey commenced in October 2021 at the 2021 EPT Sochi. He participated in the R32,200 No-Limit Hold’em event, securing an impressive 7th place and a cash prize of $2,408.
Moving into January 2022, Zhugralin participated in the 2022 Merit Western Poker Series in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Eight Max $250K GTD event, attaining 5th position and a substantial cash reward of $40,555.
In March 2022, Zhugralin participated in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em tournament at the Merit Poker Top Guns. He secured 3rd place and earned a substantial cash prize of $61,675.
In May 2023, Zhugralin participated in the $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo event. It occurred during the Triton Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, finishing in 11th position and cashing for $51,900.
His triumph reached new heights in August 2023 at the 2023 Merit Poker Retro Series. He clinched top spot in the $10,500 High Roller event, amassing an impressive $350,000 in winnings.
Zhugralin’s Notable Wins in September and October 2023
Continuing his success in September 2023, Zhugralin secured 5th place in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout event. It took place at the 2023 GGPoker.com & WSOP.com World Series of Poker Online, earning a substantial cash prize of $80,265.
Most recently, in October 2023, Zhugralin took part in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty event. It took place at the 2023 EPT Cyprus. He finished in 9th place, adding $33,600 to his growing list of winnings.
Conclusion
In just two years, Damir Zhugralin has soared through the ranks of professional poker. From his impressive 7th place debut at the 2021 EPT Sochi to securing 5th place and $40,555 at the 2022 Merit Western Poker Series, Zhugralin consistently showcased strategic prowess. Notably, his triumph at the 2023 Merit Poker Retro Series in the $10,500 High Roller event, where he won $350,000, marked a pinnacle in his career. The recent 9th place finish at the 2023 EPT Cyprus, adding $33,600 to his winnings, reaffirms Zhugralin’s status as a rising star in high-stakes poker. His journey reflects unwavering success and strategic brilliance, solidifying his place in the competitive world of professional poker.
