From photographer to champion: Katerina Lukina shone in Jacksonville – CodigoPoker

Not everyone who works in the poker world does so from the outside. Katerina Lukina

Originally from the Czech Republic and currently residing in the United States, Lukina overcame a field of 521 players in the US$500 buy-in event, which had a US$100,000 guarantee. The tournament not only far exceeded that number but ended up distributing a total of US$217,320 in prizes among the top 64.

For her victory, the photojournalist took home US$42,434, the biggest cash of her career. With this result, she reached her fifth live title and surpassed the US$300,000 mark in total earnings, according to Hendon Mob.

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Off the tables, Lukina works as a photographer for PokerNews and has covered some of the most important events on the calendar, including the World Series of Poker. However, her success is not limited to the lens: she also shows she has what it takes to stand out in the game.

After the victory, the player celebrated on social media, thanking those who followed the broadcast and sharing the achievement with her closest circle.

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Buy-in: US$500
Entries: 521
Prize pool: US$217,320

Positions

1st

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