

Alex Millar (Kanu) on PokerStars Departure and Future Plans
Alex Millar, known as Kanu, is considered one of the best players in NLHE for heads-up and 6-max. He has been playing poker professionally for 9 years.
Millar recently announced his departure from PokerStars, citing disagreements with the company's recent decisions. He mentioned that PokerStars introduced a currency exchange fee, increased the rake, and removed certain tables, which he found unacceptable.
Millar discussed the impact of PokerStars' changes on high-stakes players and the VIP program. He plans to continue playing poker online, despite his departure from PokerStars.
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