(AsiaGameHub) – By: Logan Pierce
Martirosian’s fourth WSOP bracelet isn’t just a win—it’s a masterclass in high-stakes consistency. The 28-year-old Russian pro took home $1.286M from Event38, pushing his career earnings past $40M. That’s a gap no other Russian poker player can touch. His streak of four bracelets in four years proves he’s not just lucky—he’s a high-roller specialist who dominates when it counts.
The $25k No Limit Hold’em High Roller 6 Handed event drew 242 entries, building a $5.687M prize pool. Martirosian beat Czech pro Pavel Plesuv heads-up. Plesuv, a 2023 WSOP Millionaire Maker winner and 2018 WPT title holder, earned $857k—his third-largest live cash ever. Martirosian called Plesuv his toughest final table opponent (after himself).
Seven players returned for the final day. Sean Winter started with the chip lead, but Martirosian quickly took control. Erik Seidel, a 10-time bracelet holder and Hall of Famer, had already exited in ninth for $89k. Final table eliminations: Klemens Roiter (7th), Chance Kornuth (6th), Marius Gierse (5th), Yosuke Miki (4th), Sean Winter (3rd).
Martirosian’s resume now includes two 2023 WSOP wins, a 2025 WSOP Heads-Up Championship, and four Triton Super High Roller titles. Each win adds to his reputation as a player who thrives in pressure-packed high-roller events. His $40M earnings mark cements his status as Russia’s top poker pro by a wide margin.
High-stakes poker is a brutal niche, where even top players can go months without a big win. Martirosian’s consistency sets him apart. He doesn’t just win—he controls the table, as seen in the final day when he took over from Winter and held on through heads-up shifts. This win will likely attract more sponsorships and invites to elite events.
Martirosian will almost certainly target more high-roller events next year, aiming to extend his lead and add to his bracelet count.
Author bio: Logan Pierce, an independent business researcher analyzing professional gaming economics and competitive industry trends.