Top Poker Players of Kazakhstan in 2015, as Per GPI Rankings
Texas Hold'em Masters in Kazakhstan 2015 - Top Dogs According to GPI
Got your poker cards ready? Let's take a peek at the top Kazakhstani poker players in 2015, based on the Global Poker Index (GPI). Remember, this ain't the be-all and end-all of rankings, but it's one heck of a reputable list!
Without further ado, here are the top 10:
10. Roman Paksiutkin
- GPI Points: 8.08
- Worldwide GPI Ranking: 104,905
- ITM Finishes: 1
- Biggest Score: $690 - 12th place in the Stack Plus Event for $100 RPT Minsk
- Total Earnings: $4,146
9. Ernat Tumanshiev
- GPI Points: 13.80
- Worldwide GPI Ranking: 22,237
- ITM Finishes: 2
- Biggest Cash: $2,859 - 2nd place in the Bounty for $300 WPTN Kazakhstan
- Total Earnings: $69,222
8. Nail Aliyev
- GPI Points: 23.28
- Worldwide GPI Ranking: 28,197
- ITM Finishes: 1
- Best Result: $1,220 - 15th place in the Kazakhstan Poker Championship for $500, WPTN Kazakhstan
- Total Earnings: $34,641
7. Vasiliy Rusanov
- GPI Points: 29.45
- Worldwide GPI Ranking: 33,791
- ITM Finishes: 1
- Best Result: $2,831 - 8th place in the Kazakhstan Poker Championship for $500, WPTN Kazakhstan
- Total Earnings: $18,712
6. Valery Kim
- GPI Points: 39.95
- Worldwide GPI Ranking: 47,596
- ITM Finishes: 3
- Biggest Score: $9,187 - 1st place in the Almaty Cup for $400 WPTN Kazakhstan
- Total Earnings: $16,358
5. Eldos Davlet
- GPI Points: 44.84
- Worldwide GPI Ranking: 36,814
- ITM Finishes: 1
- Best Result: €2,260 - 8th place in the Turbo NLHE for €550 The Casino at Portomaso Malta
- Total Earnings: $31,426
4. Tleujan Jumakov
- GPI Points: 45.69
- Worldwide GPI Ranking: 16,500
- ITM Finishes: 2
- Best Result: $2,125 - 1,404th place in The Colossus for $565 WSOP USA
- Total Earnings: $53,259
3. Almas Umarov
- GPI Points: 96.57
- World Ranking: 10,856
- ITM Finishes: 1
- Best Result: $6,995 - 6th place in the Main Event $1,000 WPTN Kazakhstan
- Total Earnings: $34,915
2. Timur Sundetov
- GPI Points: 235.22
- World Ranking: 4,820
- ITM Finishes: 5
- Best Result: $16,020 - 4th place in the Main Event $550 RPT Grand Final Minsk
- Total Earnings: $42,234
1. Ismail Babayev
- GPI Points: 254.49
- World Ranking: 3,086
- ITM Finishes: 6
- Best Result: $23,650 - 3rd place in the Main Event $500 RPT Minsk
- Total Earnings: $137,611
Think you got poker skills to rival these pros? The floor is yours, kid! Discuss the top poker players in Kazakhstan 2015 according to GPI on our forum, and remember, every hand's a winner!
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Background Info: The Global Poker Index (GPI) ranks players based on their performance in live tournaments across the globe. In 2015, Kazakhstan was home to a fair share of these high-stakes games. Players are ranked based on factors such as tournament positions, the number of players in the tournament, and points calculated using the GPI formula. While this is just one of many rankings, it's widely considered one of the best indicators of a player's skill.
- I'm not sure if I have the skills to rival these professionals, but after seeing the top Kazakhstani poker players in 2015 based on the Global Poker Index (GPI), I'm inspired to give it a try.
- Interestingly, Vasiliy Rusanov, who ranked 7th, had his best result in a Kazakhstani poker tournament, the Kazakhstan Poker Championship for $500, WPTN Kazakhstan.
- It's worth noting that Ismail Babayev, the top-ranked player, made it to the 3rd place in the Main Event $500 RPT Minsk with total earnings of $137,611.
- Casinos-and-gambling enthusiasts might be surprised to find Ernat Tumanshiev, with a worldwide GPI ranking of 22,237, securing the 2nd place in the Bounty for $300 WPTN Kazakhstan, making one of his two ITM finishes.
