The world of poker is continually evolving, with each year bringing a new wave of rising stars into the realm. These rising stars impress poker enthusiasts and fans with their skills, strategy, and determination at the table. These emerging poker stars often flaunt a blend of live tournament success as well as online poker talent, making their mark on major events in the global poker circuit.
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One such player is Boris Angelov, who made headlines after he reached the final table of the 2024 WSOP Main Event, displaying this new breed of poker stars. Angelov has shown remarkable consistency across multiple platforms, merging deep runs in live events with significant victories in notable online tournaments
Who is Boris Angelov?
Boris Angelov is a 28-year-old former computer programmer turned professional poker player. He first caught attention by bursting into the scene in 2020 after winning his first WSOP bracelet in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event. Ever since he has continued to impress fans with his aggressive playing style and ability to read his opponents. His consistency in outmaneuvering some of the toughest competitions in the game has made him known in the circuit.
He made heads turn and proclaimed his name loud and clear at the final table of the 2024 WSOP Main Event. His aggressive play helped him eliminate several players in the Main event and the final table thus building his chip stack even higher.
Boris Angelov WSOP 2024 Run
A rising star from Bulgaria, Boris Angelov, made big waves in the poker world with note-worthy performances in both live and online events. One of the major achievements of his career includes reaching the final table of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. He secured a spot among the top nine players on the FT, starting with a stack size of 52.9 million chips.
What made his final table appearance more special was that at the age of 28 years, he became the youngest player to make it to the final table of the 2024 WSOP.
His deep run in the 2024 WSOP Main Event highlights his talent, perseverance and rapid ascent in the poker world. He finished at the 5th spot at the $ 10,000 No Limit Hold’em – MAIN EVENT World Championship (Bracelet Event #81) bagging his career-best $ 2,500,000.
Boris Angelov States
Boris Angelov has a total of $3,724,259 in Total Live Earnings in his career. His best live cash till date date is $2,500,000, which he earned at the 2024 WSOP $ 10,000 No Limit Hold’em – MAIN EVENT World Championship (Bracelet Event #81) for his final table finish. He finally bowed out at the 5th place for a staggering $ 2,500,000
Boris Angelov ranks 568th on the All Time Money List according to the Hendon Mob and 6th on Bulgaria All Time Money List.
Boris Angelov’s Recent Results – EPT Barcelona 2024
Most recently Boris Angelov was seen grinding at the recently-concluded European Poker Tour – EPT Barcelona in Barcelona. Spain. Here he took down the € 4,700 + 500 + 5,000 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty (Event #5) for a handsome € 110,400 ($ 123,581). Apart from the title, he also cashed at five other events, including 2 final table finishes – 6th in Hyper Turbo and 7th in Super High Roller Warm Up.
Such rising stars like Boris Angelov illustrate the future of poker, posing a challenge for seasoned pros and bringing fresh excitement to the global poker scene.
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