Leon Tsoukernik biography
Leon Tsoukernik was born on November 7, 1973, in Moscow and is a Czech entrepreneur, philanthropist and art collector. He worked in the antiques trade before founding King's Casino in Rozvadov, near the German border, which opened in 2003 and became the largest poker room in Europe and the home of WSOP Europe. He sold the casino in June 2024.
At the tables Tsoukernik is a fearless high roller. He won the EUR 50,000 Super High Roller at EPT Prague in 2016 for EUR 741,100, finished 4th in the $300,000 Super High Roller Bowl in 2017 for $1,800,000 and in 2019 won the EUR 100,000 Short Deck event at WSOP Europe, beating Phil Ivey heads-up for EUR 1,102,000 and a bracelet. He also plays nosebleed pot-limit Omaha cash games and online under the screen name "KingsOfLeon".
Tsoukernik is Jewish and in 2023 bought land in Marienbad to build a new synagogue on the site of one destroyed in 1938. He has about $4.9 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
The founder of King's Casino and a WSOP bracelet winner, Leon Tsoukernik is one of poker's most famous businessmen and nosebleed high rollers.
Leon Tsoukernik poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WSOPE EUR 100,000 Short Deck | 1st | EUR 1,102,000 |
| 2018 | EM Super High Roller | 1st | EUR 370,000 |
| 2016 | EPT Prague EUR 50,000 Super High Roller | 1st | EUR 741,100 |
| 2017 | Super High Roller Bowl $300,000 | 4th | $1,800,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $4,900,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Leon Tsoukernik playing style
Tsoukernik is a loose, aggressive action player who loves big pots, especially in pot-limit Omaha.
Cash games
Nosebleed cash game regular, known for huge pot-limit Omaha pots in private games and televised streams.
Business & sponsorships
Founded King's Casino in Rozvadov in 2003, home of WSOP Europe, and sold it in 2024; former antiques dealer and art collector.
Why Leon matters
Leon Tsoukernik built King's Casino into Europe's biggest poker room and is one of the most colorful high rollers in the game.
FAQ about Leon Tsoukernik
Who founded King's Casino in Rozvadov?
Leon Tsoukernik, who opened it in 2003 and sold it in 2024.
Does Leon Tsoukernik have a WSOP bracelet?
Yes, he won the EUR 100,000 Short Deck at WSOP Europe in 2019, beating Phil Ivey heads-up.
How much has Leon Tsoukernik won playing poker?
Leon Tsoukernik has won $4,900,000+ in live tournament earnings.
