Damir Zhugralin’s (AkulaGame) poker journey began with playing in his free time on weekends. Over time, his interest in poker grew into a conscious desire to improve, and Damir decided to strengthen his skills through training at a poker school.
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Over the past two years, Damir has taken part in a number of major international tournaments and achieved notable results. Among his key achievements:
- Victory in the Merit Western Poker Series Main Event with winnings of $226,000
- A cash finish in GGMillion$ High Rollers with winnings of $48,000
- First place in the Merit Poker Retro Series High Rollers, where he earned $350,000
- More than $450,000 in total live tournament winnings.
Damir himself notes that since choosing the professional poker path, luck and results have accompanied him consistently. For him, poker is not only excitement but also competition, careful preparation for each opponent, continuous development, and motivation that grows stronger with every new game.