Olga Iermolcheva, the breakout star of the hit reality TV show Game of Gold, has recently announced that she will not be participating in the highly anticipated second season of the show. The Ukrainian beauty, who captured the hearts of fans around the world with her strategic gameplay and competitive spirit, revealed in a recent interview with Poker.org that she has decided to focus on her burgeoning poker career instead.
“I have made the difficult decision to not return for the second season of Game of Gold,” Iermolcheva stated. “While I am grateful for the incredible experience and opportunities that the show has provided me, I have found my true passion in the world of poker and I want to dedicate all of my time and energy to pursuing my dreams in this game.”
Iermolcheva’s decision to prioritize her poker ambitions comes as no surprise to those who have followed her career closely. The 25-year-old poker prodigy first burst onto the scene in 2019 when she won the prestigious European Poker Tour Barcelona Main Event, taking home a staggering $1.46 million in prize money. Since then, Iermolcheva has continued to impress on the felt, racking up an impressive list of tournament victories and establishing herself as one of the brightest young stars in the poker world.
“I have always been passionate about poker,” Iermolcheva explained. “It is a game that challenges me both mentally and emotionally, and I love the thrill of competition and the strategic depth that it offers. I believe that I have the skills and the drive to succeed at the highest levels of the game, and I am determined to make a name for myself in the world of professional poker.”
While Iermolcheva’s decision to skip out on Game of Gold 2 may come as a disappointment to fans of the show, the poker community is abuzz with excitement over the prospect of seeing the talented young player make her mark on the live tournament circuit. With her unique blend of intelligence, skill, and charisma, Iermolcheva is poised to become a major force in the world of poker in the years to come.
As for her future plans, Iermolcheva remains tight-lipped about her upcoming tournament schedule, but she did hint at the possibility of competing in some of the biggest events on the poker calendar, including the World Series of Poker and the European Poker Tour. Whatever the future holds for this rising star, one thing is for certain – the world of poker has not seen the last of Olga Iermolcheva.
