PokerStars Aims for Russian Bookmaker License, Kachalov and Semen Join New Teams

The Stars Group has announced plans to apply for a bookmaker's license in Russia, with the betting activities to be conducted under the brand PokerStars Sport. The company's CEO, Rafi Ashkenazi, shared this news during a conference with investors, expressing optimism about the Russian market. The Stars Group is also planning to launch an advertising campaign on the UFC channel in Russia.

PokerMatch has appointed Evgeny Kachalov as their new ambassador. Kachalov, a highly successful Ukrainian poker player, will focus on promoting poker and attracting international players to Ukraine. Meanwhile, PokerOK has signed Mikhail Semen, a top poker professional, as their new ambassador. Semen plans to actively stream on Twitch under his new contract.

In other news, the Players NL Hold’em Championship 2020 will be held in Barcelona. This decision comes after the successful inaugural event on the Bahamas. Jens Killonen, a notable poker player, has expressed his desire for a high-stakes Omaha tournament with a $1 million buy-in, suggesting that such an event could attract many high rollers.