Anton Rubtsov

Originally from Russia, Rubtsov has utilized his background in competitive sports, having previously been an elite-level ice hockey player, to fuel his professional poker career. He spent several years playing hockey in Russia, Sweden, and the United States, including a standout collegiate career at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which likely contributed to his disciplined and competitive approach at the poker table. Since transitioning to poker, he has become a globetrotting “grinder,” currently ranking 2,120th on the Russia All Time Money List after a breakout year in the Asian circuit.

Rubtsov is recognized for a resilient and tactical play style, often excelling in “Double Stack” and “Monster Stack” formats that reward patient accumulation and post-flop proficiency. His ability to navigate massive fields, evidenced by his multiple deep runs in WPT and APPT championships, demonstrates a strong command of tournament survival and late-stage ICM pressure. His success in high-speed side events, such as his 4th-place finish in the $500 Double Stack at APPT Cambodia for $1,865, further highlights his adaptability and sharp decision-making in fast-paced environments.

According to The Hendon Mob, Anton Rubtsov has accumulated total live earnings of $26,019. His career-best live cash of $5,148 was recorded in May 2025 during the APPT Cambodia in Phnom Penh, where he secured a 10th-place finish in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em – APPT National event. Rubtsov has been exceptionally active throughout 2025, recording numerous cashes across Southeast Asia. In November 2025, he found significant success at the Vietnam Poker Tour (VPT) Championship II in Phu Quoc, finishing 8th in the VND 15,000,000 Monster Stack for VND 102,800,000 (∼$3,908) and 6th in the VND 12,000,000 Double Stack for VND 94,800,000 (∼$3,605). His resume also includes deep runs in major championship events, such as a 90th-place finish in the $1,100 WPT Prime Cambodia Championship for $2,400 and a 25th-place finish in the $2,000 No Limit Hold’em – Bounty Quattro at the elite Triton Poker Series Jeju. Anton Rubtsov