8-Team Russia Heads to WSOP 2018 with Star-Studded Lineup

8-Team Russia is gearing up for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2018 with a formidable lineup. The team will be captained by Arseniy Karmaztsky, who is the top-ranked Russian online poker player according to the PocketFives 2017 rankings. Karmaztsky's impressive performance in 2017, including winning the EPT championship, secured his spot as the captain. He will be joined by Darya Feshchenko, a top-5 European female poker player according to the GPI rankings, who will serve as his second-in-command.

The third member of the team will be an online qualifier who won a $12,600 package for the WSOP 2018 Main Event. This qualifier will join Karmaztsky and Feshchenko in Las Vegas, where they will compete against some of the world's top poker players. The team is excited about the opportunity to represent Russia at the WSOP and is looking forward to the challenges and experiences that await them.

Arseniy Karmaztsky expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, stating that he is eager to compete against top players from other countries. He also mentioned that he is looking forward to the unique experience of playing in an offline series for an extended period. Darya Feshchenko shared similar sentiments, highlighting the importance of the event for the poker industry and her personal growth as a player.