He defeated a massive field of 1,260 entries here at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel and took home $1,000,000!
We caught up with Azamat at our MPP series 2025 and asked him a few questions.
– Azamat, it’s been exactly a year. How are you doing?
– It’s been a great year. At first, I was still overwhelmed. Then I finally exhaled.
While I was processing it all, a year flew by — and here we are again at the MPP series.
– The classic question: where did the money go?
– To my wife.
– You have four kids, right?
– Yes, I’m a very rich dad.
To be honest, it’s always a headache — the kids’ wishes and my capabilities.
And to make those align — the prize money helped.
The money went toward my children’s education.
– What about your own poker education?
– My bankroll is stronger now, and I’m playing more confidently. I take part in all the Merit tournaments. It helps to be able to come here.
– Thank you, and good luck defending your title.
– Thank you.