Mikita Badziakouski biography
Mikita Badziakouski was born on February 6, 1992, and began competing in live tournaments in 2010 at age 18. He plays online under the alias "fish2013," a handle chosen because 2013 was the year he would turn 21 and become eligible to compete in WSOP events in the United States. Badziakouski has become the all-time money leader in Belarus and one of the most successful high-roller specialists in the world, with career live tournament earnings exceeding $50 million.
He set a record with a fourth Triton Poker title in a single year in 2018, capped by an EPT Barcelona €100,000 Super High Roller win, and was dubbed the "Short Deck Poker king" after a dominant October 2018 King's Casino victory in that format. His career-defining score came in December 2023, when he won the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop at the WPT World Championship for over $7 million. He also holds a WSOP gold bracelet and has earned over $2.2 million in tracked online high-stakes cash games.
Career summary
"Fish2013," Belarus's all-time money leader and a record four-time Triton Poker champion with career earnings exceeding $50 million.
Mikita Badziakouski poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WPT World Championship $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop | 1st | $7,000,000+ |
| 2018 | Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro | 1st | $2,499,090 |
| 2018 | EPT Barcelona €100,000 Super High Roller4th title of the year | 1st | $1,930,851 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $50,000,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
2018 - King's Casino Short Deck Poker Event - 1st Place ("Short Deck Poker king")
Mikita Badziakouski playing style
An elite, versatile high-roller specialist equally dangerous in No-Limit Hold'em and Short Deck Poker formats.
Cash games
Earned over $2.2 million in online high-stakes cash games as of February 2020, playing under the alias "fish2013."
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Mikita Badziakouski Net Worth
As of November 2026, Mikita Badziakouski net worth estimates range from $40 million to $50 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $50M of prize money. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Mikita matters
"Fish2013," the Belarusian high-roller specialist who became a record four-time Triton Poker champion and Short Deck Poker king.
FAQ about Mikita Badziakouski
Where does Mikita Badziakouski's online alias "fish2013" come from?
He chose 2013 because that was the year he turned 21 and became eligible to play WSOP events in the United States.
What is Mikita Badziakouski's biggest career win?
The $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop at the 2023 WPT World Championship, worth over $7 million.
How much has Mikita Badziakouski won playing poker?
Mikita Badziakouski has won $50,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Mikita Badziakouski have?
Mikita Badziakouski has won 1 WSOP bracelet.