Orpen Kisacikoglu

Orpen Kisacikoglu is one of the most successful professional poker players from Turkey. His consistent performances in high roller tournaments and his ability to adapt to different game formats have made him a prominent figure in the poker world. Orpen’s total winnings have already exceeded $18 million and his poker player’s game continues to inspire beginners and professionals alike.

Main Information

Basic information about Orpen Kisacikoglu:

Nickname: OrpTheTurk;
Nationality: Turkey;
Residence: London, United Kingdom;
Born: February 8, 1981;
Age: 43;
Last Results: In November 2024, Orpen finished in 4th place in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo where he won $223,000 and $371,000 respectively.

Orpen Kisacikoglu Biography

Orpen Kisacikoglu was born on February 8, 1981 in Izmir, Turkey. He subsequently moved to London where he founded Come On London Limited, a risk management services company. In addition to his entrepreneurial activities, Orpen actively participates in high-level poker tournaments, which has brought him recognition in the poker community.

Poker Career

Orpen Kisacikoglu is a Turkish professional poker player who specializes in high stakes tournaments. His poker journey began with his participation in the European Poker Tour (EPT) in 2011, and since then he has established himself as one of the most consistent high rollers in the world.

Start of career and first successes

What it was:

2011 – Orpen’s debut at EPT Berlin brought him his first cash prize. This success launched his professional career;
February 2016 – He finished 54th in the EPT Dublin Main Event, earning over €10,000;
October 2016 – Orpen finished 4th in a high roller event at EPT Malta for around €80,000.

A breakthrough in high rollers

What it was:

March 2017 – Finished 5th in the Super High Roller PokerStars Championship (PSC) tournament in Panama City, earning $150,000. A few days later, won a High Roller tournament for about $100,000;
December 2017 – Made it to the final table of the PSC High Roller and Super High Roller in Prague, adding over €340,000 to his account;
January 2018 – A win in a high roller tournament at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in the Bahamas earned Orpen nearly $200,000.

Strengthening positions in world poker

What it was:

August 2018 – Reached two cashes at EPT Barcelona, earning over €360,000;
October 2018 – Placed 3rd in the Millions UK High Roller event, winning £200,000;
November 2018 – His debut at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in Rozvadov resulted in an 11th place finish in the Super High Roller for €185,000.

Major achievements

What it was:

August 2019 – A win at the Triton Super High Roller in Rozvadov earned Orpen more than €900,000 after a deal with Vladimir Troyanovskiy;
May 2022 – Second place in the main longest poker session Triton Poker Series in Madrid brought his biggest winnings to over €2,000,000;
November 2022 – Won the WSOPE Diamond High Roller, winning his first WSOP bracelet and earning around €750,000;
March 2023 – Winning a Triton Series tournament in Vietnam for over $1,700,000.

Live Poker Achievements

It was in live tournaments that Orpen achieved his greatest success, here are his most notable achievements:

May 2022: 2nd place in the €100,000 Triton Poker Series Madrid Main Event for $2,117,316;
November 2022: Winning the €50,000 World Series of Poker Europe Diamond High Roller for $748,106;
March 2023: 1st place in the $75,000 Triton Super High Roller Series Vietnam event, winning $1,753,000;
September 2023: Winning the $10,000 Poker Masters #6 event for a prize of $218,500.

Online Poker Achievements

Orpen is known for his success in online poker under the pseudonym “OrpTheTurk” on the PokerStars platform. Although his main achievements are related to live tournaments, he demonstrates a high level of play in the online environment as well. But there is no detailed information about his significant victories and prizes in online tournaments in public sources.

Top Five Career Cashes Prizes

In the table below you will find stats for Orpen’s 5 biggest prizes.

Place	Tournament	Winning ($)	Year
1	Triton Poker Series Madrid €100,000 Main Event	2,117,316	2022
2	Triton Super High Roller Series Vietnam $75,000 NLH 8-Max	1,753,000	2023
3	partypoker MILLIONS Europe €100,000 No-Limit Hold’em	1,164,800	2019
4	WSOP Europe €50,000 Diamond High Roller	748,106	2022
5	PokerGO Cup #6 $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em	345,460	2023

Orpen Kisacikoglu Socials

Orpen Kisacicoglu is active on various socials and professional networks where he shares information about his poker career and entrepreneurial endeavors. Here are some of his notable social media and online profiles:

LinkedIn
YouTube: He has participated in podcasts, such as an episode called “The Path to Profitability,” talking about his journey from high-stakes poker to startup success.

These platforms provide a glimpse into both his professional life and his views on the poker community. Unfortunately, Orpen does not follow Twitter, and his Instagram page is only accessible to those close to him.