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Nikolai Evdakov, Russian Poker Legend, Dies at 42
Live Poker & StreamingFebruary 7, 2012·1 min read

Nikolai Evdakov, Russian Poker Legend, Dies at 42


Nikolai Evdakov, a record-holding poker player, passed away after a long illness. Nikolai Evdakov set a record in the World Series of Poker by making it to the prize money 10 times in one year. Nikolai Evdakov's wife, Natalia, announced his death on the CGM forum.

Alexander Kravchenko described Nikolai Evdakov as one of his best friends in the poker world. Sergey Rybachenko recalled Nikolai Evdakov's tactfulness and kindness. Alexander Kostritsin expressed his condolences to Natalia and Dash on the CGM forum. Max Katz remembered Nikolai Evdakov as one of the most interesting people in the poker world. Ilya Gorodetsky shared memories of his interactions with Nikolai Evdakov over the years.

GipsyTeam extends its deepest condolences to Nikolai Evdakov's family, friends, and colleagues. A farewell ceremony for Nikolai Evdakov is planned for February 8 at Troekurovskoye Cemetery.

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