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avr0ra: High-Stakes Poker in Thailand and Cyprus - A Player's Perspective
PokerStars high-stakes player avr0ra has been actively engaging in high-stakes games, playing with notable players like Stefan11222, DEX888, Nacho124441, LLinusLLove, makeboifin, BERRI SWEET, and others.
Recent changes in the high-stakes poker scene include PokerStars banning Russian players, which has led to a shift in the player base. Many players have moved to other platforms like ACR and GG. avr0ra, who is currently in Thailand, has considered moving to Argentina or Macao for better poker conditions. He has also played live poker in Sochi and Cyprus, enjoying the experience and the high-stakes games.
avr0ra mentioned that the technical level required for live poker is higher than for online poker. He prefers online poker due to the higher number of hands and the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, he acknowledges that live poker has its own challenges and rewards, especially in high-stakes tournaments.
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