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Russian Poker Players Adapt to Room Withdrawals
NewsMarch 24, 2022·1 min read

Russian Poker Players Adapt to Room Withdrawals


Russian poker players are facing significant changes due to the withdrawal of major poker rooms from the country. The unavailability of two poker rooms has forced Костя gambler14 to rethink his plans. He had been playing on three platforms, with two now inaccessible. This shift has led him to consider moving abroad to countries like Kazakhstan, Armenia, Thailand, or Montenegro. He is currently waiting for a new passport and hopes to return to Russia once the poker rooms are available again.

Андрей Жигалов // smackoff is also contemplating a move to Kazakhstan or Armenia. He primarily played on PokerStars and is now in a state of forced leave. Слава Fenomenico, who played mainly on PokerStars, has had to adjust his gaming schedule and disciplines. He has managed to withdraw most of his funds from PokerStars and is currently focusing on PLO cash games on PokerStars.

Николай nsmirnov // t.me/vida del jugador has more time to focus on his team and personal well-being. He has not attempted to withdraw his funds and is not in a rush to do so. Рома Zadrot_mode // twitch.tv/Dorogie_Bratya is taking a break from poker and re-evaluating his values. He plans to add PPPoker/PokerBros to his gaming schedule upon his return. Денис aDrENalin710 // aDrENalin Blog is considering adding PPPoker/PokerBros to his gaming schedule.

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