Vadim Trincher

Vadim Trincher is a Russian-American poker player from New York, with over $1.23 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $731,079 came at the 2009 Foxwoods Poker Classic in Mashantucket.

Vadim Trincher: Live Tournament Participation

Vadim Trincher began his poker career in February 2005. He participated in $2,580 No Limit Hold’em at the L.A. Poker Classic. Trincher claimed 26th place and took home $4,874.

Later that year, in October 2005, he placed 3rd in $2,600 No Limit Hold’em at the Bellagio Festa Al Lago IV in Las Vegas, earning $71,675.

In July 2007, he competed in $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas. Trincher finished 132nd and earned an impressive $58,570.

The following year, in April 2008, Trincher took part in $25,500 NLH at the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas. He took 28th place and cashed for $79,145.

He achieved his best live cash in April 2009 by competing in $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event at Foxwoods Poker Classic. There, he took down the tournament and brought home $731,079 in prize money.

In June 2010, Trincher played in $25,000 No Limit Hold’em Six Handed at the 41st WSOP in Las Vegas. He ended up in 16th place and earned $58,699.

Following this, in July 2010, he played in $10,300 WPT Championship at the Bellagio Cup VI in Las Vegas. Trincher finished 29th and earned $20,392.

Trincher Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy

Vadim Trincher pled guilty on November 14, 2013, in Manhattan federal court to racketeering conspiracy for his role in the Taiwanchik-Trincher Organization, a Russian-American crime enterprise. Trincher admitted to laundering tens of millions of dollars from an international sportsbook that catered to Russian oligarchs and managing its illegal gambling operations. Funds were funneled through shell companies and accounts in Cyprus before entering the U.S., where they were laundered further or invested in real estate and hedge funds.

As part of his plea, Trincher agreed to forfeit over $20 million in cash and property. He was sentenced to five years in prison on March 20, 2014, a sentence longer than the 21 to 27 months initially expected. Trincher is among 34 individuals charged in this case, which targeted a sophisticated gambling and money-laundering network with international ties.