Before getting acquainted with poker in 2017, Anatoly Zlotnikov worked in the field of organizing sports events, which instilled in him a love for the spirit of competition that later led him to poker. All these qualities were further strengthened by his sports career — Anatoly professionally engaged in Thai boxing and freestyle wrestling. His human qualities must also be mentioned, as Anatoly Zlotnikov regularly engages in charity work, helping cat and dog shelters.
Anatoly's list of achievements includes:
Anatoly Zlotnikov is the silver medalist of the WSOP Online Main Event, a two-time winner of WSOP Circuit rings, a Triton champion, with total tournament earnings of over $4,700,000 and the holder of more than 20 poker trophies.
- 2nd place WSOP Online Main Event 2025 — $3,006,763 in prize money
- 2nd place WSOP 2024 in Las Vegas, Event #90 PLO 6-Max — $179,689 in prize money
- Victory in Triton Super High Roller Series Cyprus 2023 — $496,100 in prize money
- Victory in WSOP Super Circuit Spring 2024 (PLO Championship) — $95,816 and a WSOPC ring
- Victory in WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus 2025 High Roller — $145,000 and a second WSOPC ring
- SPF Spring in Sochi — $8,636 in prize money
- The Wynn Summer Classic in Las Vegas — $35,245 in prize money, and many other large-scale Russian and European poker tournaments.