Rok “Sh4rK309” Gostisa

Rok Gostisa, also known as “Sh4rK309,” is a Slovenian professional poker player from Log pri Brezovici. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $2.4M from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $689K. Gostisa also participated in online poker. 

Rok Gostisa’s Cheating Scandal Resurfaces in High Stakes Poker Event

Rok Gostisa, supposedly banned from GGPoker, remained low-profile amid the cheating scandal. However, Alex Foxen recalled their encounter in Event #8: $25K High Roller No Limit Hold’em, where Gostisa lost a significant stack by making a questionable call with king-high on the flop.

Rok “Sh4rK309” Gostisa: Live Tournament Participation

Gostisa’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 2015 at the 888 Poker on Ice Live Event Austria, Seefeld. He finished 13th place in a €440 No Limit Hold’em, departing with $1,109.

Luck favored him as he won $147,600 in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Aria High Roller 34 at the PGT Aria High Roller Series in November 2021. He finished in 1st place.

On December 10th, 2021, he won $283,500 by claiming victory in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em PokerGO Tour High Roller (Event #17) at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio.

Continuing his winning streak, on December 21st, 2021, he achieved his highest live cash of $689,100 in a $50,000 No Limit Hold’em at the 2021 PGT PokerGO Tour Championship.

Moreover, Gostisa took part in U.S. Poker Open #4 of the $10,000 Big Bet Mix on March 18th 2022, part of PokerGo’s PGT (USPO). He finished in 2nd place, earning $111,300.

Shortly after, on April 7th 2022, he participated in a $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha #1 at the SHRS Europe hosted by Luxon Pay. He finished in 3rd and took home $160,000.

His latest appearance unfolded at the 53rd WSOP in Las Vegas in July 2023. He participated in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event (Event #70). He finished in 91st, earning $73,100.

Gostisa on Online Tournament

On May 24th 2020, he participated in the $10,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller Event #4 at the Super High Roller Bowl Online. He finished in 12th place, earning $26,500.

Days later, on May 26th 2020, he returned to the tables to play in $10,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller Event #10. He finished 9th place and cashed $25,025.

Conclusion

Rok Gostisa, also known as “Sh4rK309,” is a Slovenian poker professional with over $2.4 million in live tournament earnings. Despite his success, he faced controversy over a cheating scandal that resurfaced during a high-stakes event. Known for his aggressive play style, Gostisa continues to compete both live and online in major poker tournaments worldwide.