Maxim Lykov (, born 21 September 1987, in
Balashikha
Balashikha ( rus, Балашиха, p=bəlɐˈʂɨxə) is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located on the Pekhorka River east of the Moscow Ring Road. Population:
Etymology
In Finno-Ugric languages, ''Bala-shika'' means ''land of celebration ...
, Russia,
Soviet Union
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) is a professional poker player from
Moscow, Russia
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. He has both a
World Series of Poker bracelet
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and a
European Poker Tour
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title. Lykov is a member of Team PokerStars Pro.
As of 2014, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,153,000.
World Series of Poker bracelets
References
External links
Card Player profileHendon Mob profileWPT profileWSOP profile
Russian poker players
World Series of Poker bracelet winners
European Poker Tour winners
1987 births
Living people
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