Furkat Rakhimov

Furkat Rakhimov, is a high-stakes poker player with over $2.3 million in winnings. He began his poker journey with low-stake online games, alongside his close friend Timofey “trueteller” Kuznetsov. He started his high-stakes poker career in Triton Macau, marking the beginning of his illustrious journey.

Furkat Rakhimov: Poker Career

In October 2017, Rakhimov made his debut appearance in a Triton tournament during the Super High Roller Series in Macau, with a buy-in of HK$250,000. His performance was nothing short of impressive, securing an eighth-place finish and a substantial prize of $81,208. This marked the beginning of his journey on a positive note.

The following year, Rakhimov ventured to Montenegro to participate in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series HK$250K Short Deck Ante Event. Once again, he showcased his skills, landing a well-deserved fifth place and a significant payout of $116,942. With 61 entries and a total prize pool of $8,827,664, this tournament was highly competitive. The tournament was eventually claimed by the renowned poker player, Phil Ivey.

Furkat Rakhimov’s momentum continued to surge in March 2019. He entered two Triton Poker Super High Roller Series events in Jeju, each with a buy-in of HK$1,000,000 NLH Short Deck Ante. In Event 5, he faced formidable competition. He ultimately secured third place and achieved his highest career earnings to date, a remarkable $1,330,021. He returned for Event 8, achieving fourth place with a substantial prize of $532,511 just days after his previous success. Notably, his best friend Timofey Kuznetsov emerged as the champion, claiming $1,724,185.

A few months later, Rakhimov showcased his poker skills once more. This time in the £100,000 Main Event of Triton London. Despite finishing in 11th place, his efforts were rewarded with a substantial prize of $264,886. American poker pro Justin Bonomo emerged as the prestigious event’s ultimate victor, securing an impressive $3,248,728 in winnings.

Conclusion

Furkat Rakhimov’s poker career is a testament to his rise from low-stakes online games to the high-stakes world of professional poker. With over $2.3 million in winnings, he has consistently demonstrated his skill and competitiveness on the international poker stage.