Victoria Livschitz

Victoria Livschitz, also recognized as “Trekker“, is a prominent poker player hailing from Whitefish, Montana, in the United States. Beyond her poker skills, she is a respected businesswoman and a dedicated philanthropist. Notably, she boasts an impressive $1.07 million in live poker earnings at the time of writing.

Victoria Livschitz: Early Life

Livschitz, Ukraine-born, thrived in chess in Lithuania, excelling on the national team during her upbringing. Her life took a significant turn when she met her ex-husband during a chess tournament, leading to their move to the United States in 1991. Starting with humble work, her chess talent led to founding Livschitz Chess Academy, launching her entrepreneurial path. Victoria’s resiliency and work ethic, shaped by survival and a passion for tackling challenges, have been vital in her career. This includes her pivotal role in founding the tech company Grid Dynamics in 2006.

In 2017, on a whim, she played in WSOP for a vacation, a spontaneous decision that turned into a memorable adventure. Yet, to her surprise, she found herself delving deeply into multiple events.

Playing poker is a relatively recent addition to Livschitz’s list of hobbies. She had dabbled in small-stakes live cash games for a few years, but her true passion for the game ignited during the COVID lockdown

Victoria Livschitz: Poker Career

As a poker newcomer, Livschitz has demonstrated her commitment to philanthropy by donating her $30,000 in WSOP winnings to charitable causes. Her earnings were the result of her participation in six events in WSOP during 2021. This includes a victory in the Rio Daily Deep Stack Series too, which earned her a well-deserved first-place prize of $9,246.

The following year in May 2022, she took down the PokerGO Tour $15K NLH Venetian High Rollers and earned $60,000 there were just 4 entrants. Mere months after, Livschitz achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the $10K Aria High Roller in July 2022 and earned $162,790. This victory was particularly impressive because Livschitz had only recently entered the world of high-stakes multi-table tournaments. The competition included renowned players like Justin Bonomo, David Coleman, Rainer Kempe, and Ole Schemion. Despite being a newcomer, Livschitz’s hard work and study efforts, with guidance from Upswing Poker courses, paid off, propelling her to success in multiple high-stakes tournaments.

In 2023, Livschitz has already demonstrated her exceptional poker skills by amassing a total of $455,070 in live earnings. Her notable achievements during this year showcase her remarkable talent and consistency in the world of high-stakes poker tournaments. In February 2023, Livschitz had an international journey to Paris, where she participated in the European Poker Tour. Her performance in the €2,200 NLH was nothing short of outstanding, as she triumphed over 316 entries, ultimately earning $125,740. In June, she continued to make her mark in the poker world. She secured a 5th-place finish in The Wynn Summer Classic’s $5,000 NLH, adding $55,861 to her growing list of accomplishments. 

September brought another series of remarkable feats as Livschitz participated in the PGT Poker Masters. She achieved 5th-place finishes in both the $10,100 and $25,200 No-Limit Hold’em events, earning $79,800 and $88,000, respectively. 

Conclusion

Victoria Livschitz has $1,074,693 in live tournament earnings, reflecting her remarkable journey in the world of poker. Since her poker journey in 2017, she has consistently demonstrated her exceptional talent and competitiveness. Beyond the thrill of the game and the intellectual challenge it offers, Livschitz finds motivation in using her poker winnings to support her philanthropic efforts. Her dedication to both poker and charitable causes signifies a bright and promising future in which she continues to excel in the poker world while making a positive impact through her philanthropic endeavors.